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Discovering Computers Tools, Apps, Devices, and the Impact of Technology Chapter 4 Programs and Apps Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs...

Discovering Computers Tools, Apps, Devices, and the Impact of Technology Chapter 4 Programs and Apps Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs applications and apps and apps hardware Graphics and Productivity multimedia applications applications 2 Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs applications and apps and apps hardware Graphics and Productivity multimedia applications applications 3 Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs applications and apps and apps hardware Graphics and Productivity multimedia applications applications 4 Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs applications and apps and apps hardware Graphics and Productivity multimedia applications applications 5 Objectives Operating Overview of Methods to system, programs and acquire programs applications and apps and apps hardware Graphics and Productivity multimedia applications applications 6 Programs A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device – Tools and activities – System software 7 Programs – File Manager A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them 8 Programs - AntiVirus A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them 9 Programs - Browsers A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them 10 Apps A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device – Tools and activities – System software 11 Apps – MS App Store An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks 12 Apps – MS Office 365 Suite An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks 13 Apps An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks 14 Operating Systems A program, or software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them An application, or app, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device – Tools and activities – System software 15 Operating Systems – Computers An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device 16 Operating Systems – Mobile Devices An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device 17 Operating Systems – Mobile Devices An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device 18 Operating Systems – Smart TVs An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device 19 Operating Systems An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the host device – Tools and activities – System software 20 Discussion Discuss with your friends to answers the questions What are your favorite Operating Systems in computers, mobile devices and smart TVs. Why? What are your favorite programs/applications on computers and mobile devices. Why? 21 Programs and Apps 22 Program and App Creation Developers create software for specific computers or devices (desktop or mobile) 23 Program and App Creation Developers create software for specific computers or devices (desktop or mobile) 24 Program and App Creation Developers create software for specific computers or devices (desktop or mobile) 25 Discussion What are the apps most helpful to your productivity nowadays? 26 AI tools 27 AI Robots Tesla bot update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiQkeWOFwm k&ab_channel=Tesla Optimus - Gen 2 | Tesla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpraXaw7dyc& ab_channel=Tesla 28 Autonomous Vehicles Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtx8fA2ZYlM& ab_channel=teslafsdtn Drones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy4GALqZlHA &ab_channel=AmazonNews 29 Program and App Creation Software is distributed as – native apps – cloud apps – web apps 30 Native Apps An app that is developed specifically for a particular operating system (OS). Can take full advantage of a device's features like the camera, vibration, and GPS. 31 Native Apps An app that is developed specifically for a particular operating system (OS). Can take full advantage of a device's features like the camera, vibration, and GPS. 32 Native Apps 33 Native Apps 34 Discussion Discuss with your friends to answer the question Should we download or sideload a native app from an unknown Internet source. Why or Why not? (List three reasons) 35 App Sideloading Precautions Only download apps from developers you trust. Enable the "Scan Apps With Play Protect" setting. Install an Android/iOS security app to reduce the risk of malware. Sideload apps onto an old phone that you don't use regularly. 36 Cloud Apps A software program that uses a web browser to access processing and storage that takes place on the internet. They rely on remote servers for processing logic that is accessed through a web browser with a continual internet connection. 37 Cloud Apps A software program that uses a web browser to access processing and storage that takes place on the internet. They rely on remote servers for processing logic that is accessed through a web browser with a continual internet connection. 38 Cloud Apps 39 Discussion What is your favorite cloud applications and why? 40 Web Apps A program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the internet through a browser interface Web apps are a cost-effective any organization or business 41 Web Apps A program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the internet through a browser interface Web apps are a cost-effective any organization or business 42 Web Apps 43 Discussion What kind of applications do you prefer? Why? 44 Programs and Apps Software is available in a variety of forms: Retail Custom Web app Mobile Mobile Shareware app web app Open Public Freeware source domain 45 Productivity Applications 46 Productivity Applications Assist users to be more effective in performing daily activities at work, school, and home 47 Productivity Applications Assist users to be more effective in performing daily activities at work, school, and home Word Presentation Spreadsheet Database Note taking processing Calendar and Project Personal Accounting Legal contact management finance Tax Document Enterprise preparation management computing 48 Productivity Applications With productivity applications, users often: Create a Edit a Format a Save a Distribute Create a project project project project a project project 49 Productivity Applications – Word Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents 50 Productivity Applications – Word 51 Productivity Applications – Presentation Presentation software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group 52 Productivity Applications – Presentation Key functions: Slide creation and organization Formatting and design options Multimedia integrations Animations and transitions 53 Productivity Applications – Presentation 54 Productivity Applications - Spreadsheet Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data 55 Productivity Applications - Spreadsheet Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data 56 Productivity Applications - Spreadsheet Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data 57 Productivity Applications 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 58 Productivity Applications 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 59 Productivity Applications 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 60 Productivity Applications – Note Taking Note taking software is an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page 61 Productivity Applications – Note Taking Note taking software is an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page 62 Productivity Applications – Note Taking Note taking software is an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page 63 Discussion Discuss with your friends to answer the questions If you want to take a quick note and don't have your laptop or tablet, what would you do? What is your favorite note taking app or software? 64 Productivity Applications – Calendar Calendar and contact management software is an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other users 65 Productivity Applications – Calendar Calendar and contact management software is an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other users 66 Productivity Applications – Calendar Calendar and contact management software is an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other users 67 Discussion Open calendar app in your phone, tablet or computer. Set an event “COSC 111 – Quiz 3” on Monday at 11:55am for 20 minutes. Set a reminder a day before the quiz. 68 Software Suite A software suite is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit 69 Software Suite A software suite is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit Solving common problems Addressing multiple phases of the product lifecycle Preventing siloed data Being less costly 70 Software Suite A software suite is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit 71 Consider This Why would you use a software suite instead of a stand-alone application? 72 Consider This Why would you use a software suite instead of a stand-alone application? Ease of use Easy to share information Less expensive 73 SecureIT 4-1 Look for a popular game for your computer or mobile device from an app store, or through shareware, freeware, or public domain websites. How do you know it is safe to download? Did you ever unknowingly install software that contained a virus or malware? How did you discover them and remedy the situation? 74 Project Management Software Project management software is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project 75 Project Management Software 76 Project Management Software 77 Accounting Software Accounting software is an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions 78 Accounting Software Accounting software is an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions 79 Accounting software 80 Personal Finance Software Personal finance software is a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users to manage their financial records. 81 82 Personal Finance Software 83 Legal Software Legal software is an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses 84 Legal Software 85 Tax Preparation Software Tax preparation software is an application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes 86 Tax Preparation Software 87 Tax Preparation Software 88 Discussion Why should one use a tax preparation software? What are the pros / cons of a tax preparation software? 89 Discussion Why should one use a tax preparation software? – Availability & Easy to use – Less expensive & File online What are the pros / cons of a tax preparation software? 90 Discussion Why should one use a tax preparation software? – Availability & Easy to use – Less expensive & File online What are the pros / cons of a tax preparation software? – Confusing terms & undirect help 91 Document Management Software Document management software is an application that provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user 92 Document Management Software 93 Document Management Software 94 TU’s MS Office 365 MS Office Suite 365 is available to TU students, staff and faculty at NO COST You can download and install to 5 devices using your TU account https://www.towson.edu/technology/training/res ources/office365.html 95 Productivity Applications A large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and geographic distribution Engineering or Human Accounting product Manufacturing resources software development software software software Marketing Distribution Customer service Sales software software software software Software for information technology staff 96 Graphics and Media Software 97 Graphics and Media Software Computer-aided design (CAD) software Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software 98 Computer-aided Design Software CAD software allows users to Analyze graphical representations of physical objects Visualize ideas through photorealistic renderings Simulate how a design would function in real life Document the design process 99 Computer-aided Design Software 100 Computer-aided Design Software 101 Graphics and Media Software Computer-aided design (CAD) software Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software 102 Desktop Publishing Software Desktop publishing (DTP) software is a program that allows users to create and publish page designs and printed materials. DTP software can be used to create: Newspapers, Magazines, Brochures, Ebooks, Blogs, Online publications, Business cards, Greeting cards, Web pages, Posters. 103 Desktop Publishing Software Desktop publishing (DTP) software is a program that allows users to create and publish page designs and printed materials. DTP software can be used to create Newspapers, Magazines, Brochures, Ebooks, Blogs, Online publications, Business cards, Greeting cards, Web pages, Posters. 104 Desktop Publishing Software 105 Desktop Publishing Software 106 Graphics and Media Software Computer-aided design (CAD) software Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software 107 Image Editing Software 108 Discussion With the raise of short videos and creative pictures, video and image editing software are much needed. What are your favorites? Image editing Video editing Which social platforms do you upload those to? 109 Graphics and Media Software Photo editing and photo management software Video and audio editing software 110 Multimedia Authoring Software Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application 111 Multimedia Authoring Software 112 Website Authoring Software Website authoring software helps users of all skill levels create webpages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and special effects with interactive content 113 Website Authoring Software 114 Media Player 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 115 Media Player 116 Personal Interest Applications Lifestyle Medical Entertainment applications applications applications Convenience Education applications applications 117 Communications Applications Online Blog Browsing Chat Discussion Instant Email File Transfer Internet Phone Messaging Mobile Videoconference Web Feeds Messaging 118 Security Tools 119 Personal Firewalls A personal firewall is a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions 120 Personal Firewalls 121 AntiVirus Software 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 122 AntiVirus Software 123 Spyware Spyware is a type of 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 124 Adware Adware is a type of program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up or pop-under window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services 125 Spyware and Adware Remover A spyware remover is a type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs An adware remover is a program that detects and deletes adware 126 Spyware and Adware Remover 127 Security Tools Web filtering Anti-spam programs software Pop-up and pop- Phishing filters under blockers 128 File, Disk, and System Management Tools 129 File Manager A file manager is a tool that performs functions related to file management 130 Search Tool A search tool is a program that attempts to locate a file stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify 131 Image Viewer An image viewer is a tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo 132 Disk Cleanup Tool A disk cleanup tool searches for and removes unnecessary files 133 Disk Defragmenter 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 134 Other Tools 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 A file compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s) A PC maintenance tool is a program that identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance 135 File, Disk, and System Management Tools A backup tool allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location 136 File, Disk, and System Management Tools A backup tool allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location A restore tool reverses the process and returns files to their original form 137 Summary Programs and apps Role of the operating available for system and the Features of a variety computers and mobile various ways software of applications devices is distributed Security tools and file, Communications disk, and system applications management tools 138 Discovering Computers Tools, Apps, Devices, and the Impact of Technology Chapter 4 Programs and Apps Chapter 4 Complete

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