CHAPTER 4: PROGRAMS AND APPS & BLOG

PROGRAMS, SOFTWARE AND APPS

A.    Program is a set of instructions telling a computer what to do

B.     Software is the programs and other operating information used by a computer. Software can be made up of more than one program. All-encompassing term that is often used in contrast to hardware

C.     Application is a program or group of programs that is designed for the end user. Application software cannot run on itself but is dependent on system software to execute.

*All applications are programs, but a program is not necessarily an application. For example, there are always lots of programs running on the background of an operating system, but since they weren't developed for the end-user, they are not applications. 

OPERATING SYSTEM

An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.

PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS

1.      Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents

2.      Clip art is a collection of drawings, photos, and other images

3.      Presentation software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group

4.      Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations

5.      A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

·         Database software allows users to create, access, and manage a database

SPREADSHEET VS DATABASE

SPREADSHEET	DATABASE
Tabulate data and create graphs based on the data	Stored data so that can be retrieved by users
Hold a less amount of data	Hold a large amount of data
Too much data is simply impractical in a single  spreadsheet as it becomes more difficult for  a person to edit it.	Not edited directly by people as there are  other applications that are meant  to enter new data or modify the contents
usually used for presentations and paperworks	Commonly used in cases where a lot of  data needs to stored and tracked.

6.      Note taking software is an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page

·         Microsoft OneNote

·         Google Keep

7.      Calendar and contact management software is an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other devices or users.

8.      A software suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit. (Microsoft Office)

9.      Project management software is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project

·         Microsoft Project

·         JIRA

·         Trello

10.  Accounting software is an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions.

·         Quickbooks

·         GnuCash

11.  Personal finance software is a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans.

·         Quicken

·         Microsoft money

·         Moneydance

12.  Legal software is an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses. Allows users to create contracts and legal forms, plan an estate, and negotiate other types of life changes that require legally binding documents. 

·         MyAttorney

·         Home & Business Attorney

·         Perfect Attorney

13.  Tax preparation software is an application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal taxes

A large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and geographic distribution.

               i.           Human resources software

              ii.          Accounting software

              iii.        Engineering or product development software

              iv.         Manufacturing software

                v.         Marketing software

              vi.         Sales software

             vii.        Distribution software

       viii.       Customer service software

                ix.       Software for information technology staff

GRAPHICS AND MEDIA SOFTWARE

1.      A media player is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device

2.      Disc burning software writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable disc.

SECURITY TOOLS

1.      A personal firewall is a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

2.      An antivirus program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.

3.      Spyware & adware remover is a program that detects and deletes spyware, adware and similar programs.

Spyware is a program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source while the user is online.

Adware is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services.

FILE AND DISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS

1.      A file manager is a tool that performs functions related to file management.

2.      A search tool is a program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify.

3.      An image viewer is a tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo.

4.      An uninstaller is a tool that removes a program,  as well as any associated entries in the system files.

5.      A disk cleanup tool searches for and removes unnecessary files.

6.      A disk defragmenter is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

7.      A screen saver is a tool that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time.

8.      A file compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s).

DEFINISION BLOG
Blog is the abbreviation for a weblog, is a private journal or journal available on the internet network. Notes made are always updated and the materials included are for general viewing. The activity or activity to create and update blogs is called blogging. Individuals who perform the task of updating the blog are known as blogger blogawan

1. Blogs refine your thoughts

Sitting down and distilling your ideas and insights into structured sentences and paragraphs is an art. Wrangling and wrestling those words into shape will produce clarity from the cloud. Make it a practice every day, and magic happens.
2. Blogs reward the creator

Creating is one thing, but publishing is another. Being willing to put your ideas “out there” takes bravery and a willingness to be vulnerable. Doubts may stop you. These include:2

· Why would anyone want to read1 my ideas?

· I have nothing new to say.

Overcome your fears and publish your creation. Rewards will come.
3. Blogs amplify your humanity

A blog amplified by social networks with simple-to-use interfaces is the intersection of humanity and technology. It is an extension and amplification of our uniqueness, creativity and content to 7 billion people.

The low-friction sharing will amplify who you are to a world that is waiting to hear your voice.
4. Blogs connect us to our tribes

Tribes are no longer local but global connections of shared interests and passions. Blogs that are powered by Twitter feeds and online communities allow us to connect to those global tribes… in real time.

Connection with global communities provides insights and networks that can accelerate your learning process, opportunity and success.1

You change them and they change you.
5. Blogs give introverts a voice1

Susan Cain’s book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking highlights a new opportunity. The introvert now has a voice. It is estimated that 50% of us fit into that category. If you feel that is you then your blog can be your platform to speak to the world, let your personality shine and be heard.
6. Blogs reward the “new age” publishers

Blogs are online magazines, books and resources all rolled into one.

A portal for expression, learning and publishing, they validate our creative content by quantifying attention through retweets, comments and sharing.
7. Blogs embrace the experimenters

In the age of print, making mistakes was expensive and time-consuming. With your online publishing platform you can experiment in real time with no financial risk.
8. Blogs accelerate discovery

The low friction of the social web allows content creators to bypass the old gatekeepers of editors and publishers. What took years or decades to achieve that important attention can be done in weeks and months.
9. Blogs open up a world without borders

Opportunity in the past was often limited to “local.” Today your online platform isn’t restricted by geography. The world is now your playpen.

In this topic, it teaching me how to create the blog such as put video, song, picture and cursor into the blog. Google bloggers and wordpress have been chosen as a platform for the creation of blog accounts for this book. both platforms are selected because they have reliable data security levels and offer free services with unlimited data savings. In addition, both platforms also have an easy-to-operate editor and are ideal for a new blogger