In recent years, with the exponential progress of technology, computers have developed into the leaders of the world. Computers increasingly play an important role in helping people remember a friend's birthday or maintain relationships with others. Therefore, they have contributed positively to the development of relationships and the improvement of general knowledge of the company. Critics argue, however, that society is becoming increasingly dependent on computers. In this essay, the arguments for computer addiction will be presented in terms of basic needs and how social and physical activities are overwhelmed by them and the trigger of health problems that can manifest due to addiction to them. , there is no denying that computers are becoming an indispensable tool in everyday life. Its necessity in many cases transforms society into a technology-dependent institution. According to Kizza (2002), workplaces, homes and schools are invaded by computers. As for his opinion, he perceives that this technology has been used as a functional device, but its power has become so strong that it has been embraced as a social tool that transforms this modern society into a technology-dependent culture. On the other hand, some specialists argue that computer use does not constitute an addiction because it is an excellent and unique tool that allows people, businesses and families to connect with everyone, everywhere. There is no denying that computers are useful, but society is given extra value by them. This is clearly seen because most people cannot function without them, thus creating a dependent relationship with computers. Furthermore, this addiction… middle of paper… tangle. Scientific American, 303(3), 93. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Kizza, J.M. (2002). Ethical and social issues in the information age. USA: Springer.Kraut, R., Patterson, M., Lundmark, V., Kiesler, S., Mukopadhyay, T., & Scherlis, W. (1998, September) Internet Paradox: A Social Technology That Reduces Social Involvement and Psychological well-being?. American Psychologist, 53(9), 1017-1031. Shu, Q., Tu, Q., & Wang, K. (2011). The impact of computer self-efficacy and technology addiction on computer-related technostress: A social cognitive theory perspective. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 27(10), 923-939. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Widyanto, L., & Griffiths, M. (2007) Internet Addiction: Does It Really Exist? (Revisited). In J. Gackenbach, (Ed.), Psychology and the Internet (2nd ed., pp. 141-163). Burlington: Academic Press.