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Utility software, Extra info. be aware but not on spec! - Coggle Diagram
Utility software
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Software
Software refers to the programs and instructions used by a computer. Unlike hardware, you cannot physically touch it or pick it up.
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Types of system software
operating systems - in charge of the computer and allows communication between all the different parts of the computer (more detail on different coggle)
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Types of software
Application - performs a specific task for the user e.g. word processor, desktop publisher, spreadsheet, presentation, database, web browser and graphics.
Systems software - ensures that a computer is running efficiently - this involves communicating with hardware and applications software.
security utilities
Encryption
Encryption utilities scramble data so that it can only be read by a computer with the correct software key.
Web browsers are able to encrypt data prior to sending it over the internet.
You will often see web pages with HTTPS in their URL. The ‘s’ stands for ‘secure’ and it means that all communications between your browser and the website are automatically encrypted.
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Using the utility, you select a specific file and choose a password. The encryption utility encrypts the data within that file.
In order to decrypt and view the file, the correct password must be entered.
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