Thursday, October 27, 2011

Software

Systems software

System software are the files that make up your computers operating system.

Systems software works as a connection between computer system hardware and the application software.

You can update the systems software on Microsoft by using windows update or software updates on mac computers.



Applications software


Application software is a program designed to perform a specific function. 


For example, games, Instant messengers, Word processors, Adobe Photoshop, and antivirus programs.






Software Utilities

These are programs that clean up your computer from virus to wasted space on your hard drive.

They analyze, configure, optimize and maintain your computer. some of these programs come preinstall on your computer like disk clean up and disk defragmenter and some you have to download like antivirus programs like avg or norton.



Antivirus


Anti-virus is a program that runs all the time on your computer and looks for activity which might have been caused by a virus and if any threats are detected, it will try to neutralise any malicious software.
It also allows you to scan your computer for threats stored in your folders. Some antivirus programs can protect your internet browsers and your emails.



Firewall

A firewall is a device that controls the stream of communications across networks of computers by examining their source, intention and type and comparing these with fixed lists of allowed and disallowed transactions.

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