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system software - Coggle Diagram
system software
utility software
encryption software
You can also encrypt hardware by encoding the text into cipher text and it needs to be decoded using a decryption key
encryption software is when you encode a file using an encryption key so that it will secure the file either using cipher text or using a decryption key which only people who have the key can open the file.
defragmentation software
When you solid state drive, hard drive or a file is fragmented all of the data is separated and it requires the computer to look through the whole drive or file
When the data is defragmented it is organized so that all the pieces of data aren’t scattered and are all organized
Data Compression Software:
When there is to much space on a file you can use a zip file to compress the data and this makes it smaller in file size and this used for sending emails because most emails have size limits. It is also used for reducing the amount of space on your computer
disk clean up tools
designed to free up disk space on a computer's hard drive. The utility first searches and analyses the hard drive for files that are no longer of any use, and then removes the unnecessary files.
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Disk Formatters:
Are vital tools that prepare and mange storage devices effectively. They ensure that disks are correctly proportioned. Either using built in tools or third party software, understanding formatting a disk can be vital to data management
Anti-Virus:
This used to protect the device from malicious malware and need to be updated so that the anti virus has the latest malware to get rid off.
operating systems
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Operating system uses
user interface
An user interface is the display for the computer and will change every time an operating system is updated.
A GUI is what's used on all users interfaces unless you use a command line interface and a GUI is the main display of the computer and stands for graphical user interface.
The command line interface is when you use code to open apps this process uses less memory and doesn’t need a good graphics card.
Voice activated is usually used for calls and speaking to AI assistants but can also be used for messaging so if you cant text you can speak.
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Memory Management
memory management is when the operating system organizes all your files for you so that they can be located easily and you wont lose them.
multitsaking
Multitasking is when the operating software rotates between doing each task until they are all completed.
This is used in the process of task management which is when the operating system organizes the main memory.
Peripheral Management:
Peripheral management is the hardware accessories that are connected to your device. These pieces of hardware are connected using device drivers. Each device communicate with the operating system using the drivers.
File Management:
File management is carried out by the operating system. When the user creates, deletes, copies, moves or saves something on a file the operating system makes sure it is done correctly and nothing has gone wrong.
User Management:
When the user manages the passwords and other personal information on there account. User management in schools is different because there is a technician that does the user management and gives website permissions and file permissions aswell.
application software
Proprietary Software:
Propriety software refers to software that is owned by a specific company or individual, and its use, modification and distribution are restricted. Proprietary software is good because the money you pay is usually invested back into the application and this makes it much more reliable and less buggy. However some applications don’t refund and if you don’t like it you wont be able to get your money back.
Open Source Software:
Open source software is computer software is released under a license allowing user to use, study and distribute the software and its source code to anyone for any purpose. Open source software is good because if you don’t like it you haven’t spent any money so you can just delete it and find another. However they are much less reliable due to it probably have been done with a small or no budget and this means there will be lots of bugs and because it free there is no money to put back into the game.