ALBANO NOREEN U.

1ST YR. - BS CRIMINOLOGY

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS APPLICATION

ACTIVITY

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

I. Windows
-A window is a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a
system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user
interface ( GUI ). Windows are managed by a windows manager as part
of a windowing system . A
window can usually be resized
by the user. For example, it can
be stretched on any side,
minimized, maximized, and
closed. On today's multitasking
operating systems, you can have
a number of windows on your
screen at the same time, interacting with each whenever you choose.

II. Utility Programs

-They help facilitate the system, even if they are not actual system
software – in other words, even if they are not the software the system
operates on. Antivirus would be the perfect example of a utility
program that provides diagnostic
functions for the smooth
operation of the operating
system.

III. Device Drivers

 a device driver or hardware driver is a
group of files that enable one or more
hardware devices to communicate with
the computer's operating system.
Without drivers, the computer could not
send and receive data correctly to
hardware devices, such as a printer.

IV. Firmware
Firmware is data that is stored on a computer or other hardware
device's ROM (read-only memory)
that provides instruction on how
that device should operate. Unlike
normal software, firmware cannot
be changed or deleted by an end-
user without using special
programs, and remains on that
device whether it's on or off.

V. Chrome OS

Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Google to work

exclusively with online web applications. After its initial launch on July 7,
2009, Google made the operating system an open source project under the
name Chromium on November 19, 2009. The Chrome OS can only run on a
computer that is designed for it
and not those designed for
Windows or other operating
systems. Chrome OS is installed
on Google computers, like
Chromebooks, and
Chromeboxes. It also runs on
the Acer Chromebase, and the
 ASUS Chromebit, which are other Chrome OS-based devices with no display
or peripherals.

VI. Android

Android is a free Linux based platform and is an open software stack with an
operating system, middleware, and applications. It was originally developed
by Google and released on November
5, 2007, for mobile platforms. An
android is a robot that strongly
resembles a human being.

VII. Mac OS

macOS is an operating system designed for the Apple Macintosh computer. It

was developed by Apple, who also created the Apple I and other more modern
products, including the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The main competition to the
macOS is the Windows operating
system, the most popular OS by a
large margin.

VIII. Ubuntu
 Ubuntu is another operating system running on Linux. It is free and
open-source, which is what makes it so attractive to many.

Using Ubuntu,
you can
download
various
application
software from
the Ubuntu
Software
Centre. The
Ubuntu system
software allows
you to run application software like Firefox, Skype, and Telegram.

IX. X box System Software

Xbox consoles use the Xbox system software to run. Actually, the Xbox
system software has historically been based on the Microsoft Windows
system software.The
newer system software of the
newer Xbox versions are
more compatible with
Windows system software,
as they are less modified.

X. Playstation System Software

 The

PlayStation 4 system software allows you to run applications. That application

software allows you to complete tasks like play games, listen to music, and
browse the web. Each PlayStation version has its own system software for
operating the device. For example, the PlayStation 3 has its own system
software, while the PlayStation 4 has its system software, which is an
operating system called Orbis OS.

APPPLICATION SOFTWARE

A. Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word or MS Word (often called Word) is a graphical
word processing
program that
users can type
with. It is made by the
computer
company
Microsoft. Its
purpose is to
allow users to
type and save
documents.
 Similar to other word processors, it has helpful tools to make
documents.

B. Google Chrome

Chrome
is a free
Internet
browser
officially
released
by
Google
on
 December 11, 2008. Its features include synchronization with
Google services and accounts, tabbed browsing, and automatic
translation and spell check of web pages. It also features an
integrated address bar/search bar, called the omnibox.

C. Firefox

Firefox
is a
free-to-
use web
browser
that
was
first
released
in beta
on

September 23, 2002, as the "Mozilla Browser," although it was

internally code-named "Phoenix." Firefox 1.0 was officially
released on November 9, 2004. Firefox features tabbed browsing
with individual processes per tab, popup blocking, private
browsing, phishing detection, and a sandbox security model.

D. Skype

Skype
is a
 program for making VoIP calls to any phone, anywhere in the
world. It's free for a Skype user to call another Skype user,
regardless of where they are located. A Skype name is a username,
identifying a person's account. It is unique and may include
letters, numbers, commas, periods, hyphens, and underscores.
The Skype name is between 6 and 32 characters in length and
created when first setting up an account.

E. Windows Media Player

The
Microsoft
Windows
Media
Player, also
known as
WMP and
Wmplayer
is
Microsoft's
fully
functional
media player that is included for free with any copy of Windows.
It allows users to view photos, play music from a CD or music file,
and watch video media. Additionally, Windows Media Player
allows users to rip audio CDs and organize their music collections.
It should be noted, however, that Windows Media Player will not
play DVDs due to Copyright restrictions.
F. VCL Media Player

Developed by
the VideoLAN
project, VLC is
a free and
open-source
media player
for Microsoft
 Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is capable of playing and
streaming any audio file and many video files, and even DVD
movies. What makes this player unique to other players is that it
is totally free, has codec's already included, and its almost
limitless available features. The picture shows an example of what
the VLC player looks like playing a DVD movie.

G. Microsoft Access
 Microsoft Access is a database software management program
from Microsoft. Access is also a channel of communication that is
opened with a software or hardware device. Examples include a
computer floppy drive, modem, or printer. If the appropriate
access is not obtained, the user receives an access denied or
another error message. In general, access refers to the permission
to use. If you've been given the rights to use a computer or service
you have authorized access, usually granted by entering your
username and password.

H. Photoshop
 Adobe

Photoshop is available in different versions, with the latest being

Adobe Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud). It is the premier graphics
and photo editing program used professionals in every field of
digital imaging. Photoshop CC supports all major image file
formats, including GIF, JPEG, Targa, TIFF, HEIF, BMP, and its
native PSD (Photoshop Document) format. It can also create
animated GIFs, either from image sequences or short video files.
Images can be imported, edited, and converted to other formats.
Images may be edited in layers, groups, and as Smart Layers, a
proprietary Adobe feature. The software provides a full range of
image adjustment and color correction, suitable for film,
television, digital video, and print publishing.

I. Facebook

Facebook is application software that can be used to connect with

friends using the
Facebook social
media platform.
You can use
Messenger to
chat with friends,
comment on
friends’ posts,
watch videos, and
more. Facebook
is available on
 the website – that’s not application software. However, it is also
available on an app for devices like Windows PCs, Android
phones, and iOS phones – and that is application software.

J. WhatsApp

WhatsApp is another application software you can download on

various devices to chat with friends and make video and voice
calls. The desktop app and mobile app are application software.