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F2 Comp Scie Software Notes

The document outlines various utility and application software categorized into system utilities, security utilities, backup and recovery utilities, performance optimization utilities, productivity software, graphics and design software, audio and video software, internet and networking software, games, and other application software. Each category lists specific software examples and their primary functions. This serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding different types of software available for various purposes.

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F2 Comp Scie Software Notes

The document outlines various utility and application software categorized into system utilities, security utilities, backup and recovery utilities, performance optimization utilities, productivity software, graphics and design software, audio and video software, internet and networking software, games, and other application software. Each category lists specific software examples and their primary functions. This serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding different types of software available for various purposes.

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SOFTWARE NOTES

Utility Programs

A. System Utilities

1. Disk Cleanup (remove temporary files and system junk)

2. Disk Defragmenter (reorganize data on hard drives)

3. Task Manager (monitor system performance and running processes)

4. System Configuration (configure system settings and startup programs)

5. Device Manager (manage hardware devices and drivers)

B. Security Utilities

1. Antivirus software (detect and remove malware)

2. Firewall software (block unauthorized network access)

3. Anti-spyware software (detect and remove spyware)

4. Encryption software (protect data with encryption)

5. Password managers (securely store and generate passwords)

C. Backup and Recovery Utilities

1. Backup software (create backups of important data)

2. Disk imaging software (create exact copies of hard drives)

3. File recovery software (recover deleted or lost files)

4. System restore software (restore system to previous state)

D. Performance Optimization Utilities

1. Disk cleaners (remove temporary files and system junk)

2. Registry cleaners (remove unnecessary registry entries)

3. Driver update software (update outdated drivers)

4. Memory optimization software (optimize system memory usage)

5. System tuning software (optimize system settings for better performance)


Application Software

A. Productivity Software

1. Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)

2. Google Docs (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)

3. LibreOffice (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)

4. Email clients (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird)

B. Graphics and Design Software

1. Adobe Photoshop (image editing)

2. Adobe Illustrator (vector graphics)

3. Sketch (digital design)

4. GIMP (image editing)

C. Audio and Video Software

1. Adobe Audition (audio editing)

2. Adobe Premiere Pro (video editing)

3. Audacity (audio editing)

4. VLC Media Player (media playback)

D. Internet and Networking Software

1. Web browsers (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)

2. File transfer protocol (FTP) clients

3. Remote desktop software (e.g., TeamViewer, Remote Desktop)

4. Social media apps

E. Games

1. Video games (e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft)


2. Puzzle games (e.g., Tetris, Candy Crush)

3. Simulation games (e.g., SimCity, The Sims)

4. Board game adaptations

F. Other Application Software

1. Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)

2. Project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello)

3. Customer relationship management (CRM) software

4. Human resources software

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