TLE-ICT COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING DIAGNOSING COMPUTER SYSTEM
- 1. Application Software INFORMATION SHEET 1. 2-4
- 2. INTRODUCTION : You may have heard people talking about using an application or an app. But what exactly does that mean? An application (or app) is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop applications, and those for mobile devices are called mobile apps. When you open an application, it runs inside the operating system until you close it. Much of the time, you will have more than one application open at the same time, and this is known as multitasking.
- 3. What is Application Software? Application software is computing software designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users App is a very common term for an application, especially for simple applications that can be downloaded cheaply or even for free. Many apps are also available for mobile devices and even some TVs.
- 4. Three types of Application software 1. Desktop App - is applications that run in a personal computer and laptops. 2. Web App - is an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. 3. Mobile App is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices.
- 5. I. Desktop Applications There are countless desktop applications out there, and they fall into many different categories. Some are more full-featured (like Microsoft Word), while others may only do one or two things (like gadgets). Below are just a few types of applications that you might use: The Types of Destop Application: 1. Word Processors 2. Web Browsers 3. Games 4. Media Players 5. Gadgets
- 6. 1. Word Processors: A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other kinds of documents. The most well-known word processor is Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983, under the name Multi- Tool Word for Xenix systems.
- 7. 2. Web Browsers: A web browser is the tool that you use to access the World Wide Web. Most computers come with a web browser pre- installed, but you can also download a different one if you prefer. Examples of browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
- 8. 3. Games: There are many different games that you can play on your computer. They range from card games such as Solitaire, to action games like PlayerUnkown’s Battleground (PUBG). Many action games require a lot of computing power, so they may not work unless you have a newer computer. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is an online multiplayer battle royal game developed and published by PUBG Corporation, a subsidiary of South Korean video game company Blue hole.
- 9. 4. Media Players: If you want to listen mp3s or watch movies that you downloaded, you’ll need to use media player. Netflix and Spotify are popular media services application. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California
- 10. 5. Gadgets: Sometimes called widgets, these are simple applications that you can place on your desktop (or on the Dashboard if you're using a Mac). There are many different types of gadgets, and they include calendars, calculators, maps, news headlines, and more. A gadget is a mechanical device or any ingenious article. Gadgets are sometimes referred to as gizmo'
- 11. II. Web App is an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. The Types of Web Application: 1. Online Email Services 2. Google Docs 3. Facebook
- 12. 1. Online Email Services Services like Gmail and Yahoo! Mail run within your browser and can do many of the same things that email programs like Microsoft Outlook can do. After you sign up for an online email service, you can begin using it immediately - no installation is required. Instead of being stored on your computer, your emails are stored in the cloud. online email service providers enable users to send, receive and review e-mail from their Web browsers.
- 13. 2. Google Docs Google Docs is an office suite that runs within your browser. Much like Microsoft Office, you can use it to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Your documents are stored in the cloud, which makes it easy to share your documents with other people. With Google Docs, you can create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required.
- 14. 3. Facebook: Facebook lets you create an online profile and interact with your friends. Profiles and conversations are constantly evolving, so Facebook uses web app technologies throughout the site to keep the Facebook is a social networking site that makes it easy for you to connect and share with family and friends online
- 15. III. Mobile App 1. Snapchat 2. Messenger 3. Instagram is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. Desktop and laptop computers aren't the only devices that can run apps. You can also download apps for mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers, which opens up a lot of new possibilities. Here are a few examples of mobile apps: The Types of Mobile Application:
- 16. 1. Snapchat: Snapchat lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news in Disco Snapchat is an American multimedia messaging app developed by Snap Inc., originally Snapchat Inc. One of the principal features of Snapchat is that pictures and messages are usually only available for a short time before they become inaccessible to their recipients. ver.
- 17. 2. Messenger: instantly reach the people in your life—for free. Messenger is just like texting, but you don't have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan). Not just for Facebook friends: Message people in your phone book and just enter a phone number to add a new contact.
- 18. 3. Instagram: Instagram is a simple way to capture and share the world’s moments. Follow your friends and family to see what they’re up to, and discover accounts from all over the world that are sharing things you love. Instagram is an American photo and video sharing social networking service owned by Facebook, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and originally launched on iOS in October 2010.
- 19. PREPARING INSTALLER APPS: -Before doing installation, there are some essential factors that we should always know. 4.1 We don’t just install application without knowing its environment. Identifying the platform is very essential. We must to know its OS, chipsets and other hardware component. Example: You are about to install an office 2019 app with x64 architecture in a computer running with x86 processor. Technically it is incompatible due to dissimilar architecture of your device and application.
- 20. PREPARING INSTALLER APPS: 4.2 Categories of Installer Apps Open Source/Freeware are applications that can be use by the end users for free. These applications don’t have equivalent price. Closed Source/Paid Apps /Proprietary software is computer software licensed under exclusive legal right of the copyright holder with the intent that the licensee is given the right to use the software only under certain conditions, and restricted from other uses, such as modification, sharing, studying, redistribution, or reverse engineering. Are applications that need to purchase before using it such as, Adobe Photoshop, Windows 8 and Microsoft Office. Trial ware It is also a type of proprietary software which is provided to users for a certain limited trial basis and pursuant to a license which restricts any commercial benefit, use or exploitation of the software. This application usually offers 30 days trial or more. Subscription-based application A subscription-based is an apps that allows a customer or organization to purchase or subscribe for a specific period of time for a set price. Subscribers typically commit to the services on a monthly or annual basis
- 21. Different Ways of Preparing Installer Apps -There are several ways in preparing installer apps 1. Direct downloading/installation from web Installation directly from the web is too risky it may contains malware or virus it may also requires ample time in installation mainly if you have poor internet connection. 2. via USB storage devices(e.g., flash disks, external hdd) This installation is most recommended compares to other. It is more portable and manageable due to portability of its execution. 3. via installation disc It is the traditional way of installation of application, it requires ODD in every installation. Software are burned in an optical disc. 4. via intranet or LAN network This method requires LAN connection in conducting installation. Via intranet installation make faster and more efficient. It enables you to deploy multiple installation during the process
- 22. Different Ways of Preparing Installer Apps 5. TYPES OF INSTALLER Desktop Apps are application that are installed in a computer either PC or laptop. I. Portable Apps are applications that able to use without installation. II. Installed Apps are applications that mandatorily installed in your computer Web Apps are applications that are accessed over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. Metro Apps/Windows 8.1 Apps are applications that solely run in Windows 8 OS or later version, that can be downloaded from Windows Apps Store Mobile Apps are applications that designed to run in smartphone, or tablets such as, surface tablet, iPad or galaxy tab. Windows Universal apps are applications that run in different platforms using Windows 10 operating system
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