Software is a collection of instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them. Without any type of software the computer would be useless. All software purchased at a retail store is included in a box similar to the one shown to the right, this box usually contains all the disks required to install the program onto the computer, manuals, warranty, and other important documentation.
Audio software allows users to create, listen, and/or manipulate sound files.
Computer software program utilized to help use, maintain and protect a computer software operating system or other software programs. Example of a software utility is Microsoft's Disk Cleanup utility used to delete unnecessary files and recover disk drive space.
A type of computer software that has been designed to entertain and/or educate an individual. Today, computer gaming is a big business and there are millions of different types of computer games that are enjoyed by people of all ages.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Computer software
Software is instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them. Without any type of software the computer would be useless. Below is a listing of different types of software a user may have on his or her computer. For a computer to be functional, most computers will include a software operating system and a collection of different software programs.
1. Programs
Program is the most commonly found and run files on a computer. An example of a software application is Ms Word, which is a word processor allowing users to create and write documents. Without programs, a user may have an operating computer, but would not be able to do much with it.
Many program files on IBM compatible computers commonly end with a file extension of .BAT, .EXE, .COM, or .PIF. Executing these files will commonly open the program.
Programming is a term used to describe the process of a programmer developing a program.
2. Aplication
Application is synonymous with Program.It is also used to describe a form or questioner that is filled out to help inform an individual or company about an individual or product. Example of an application is a job application where a user must fill out a form of his or her qualifications before being considered by the company.
3. Operating System
An operating system is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. Without a computer operating system, a computer and software programs would be useless.
Additional information about operating systems and a listing of computer operating systems and links can be found on our operating system page.
Additional information about determining the type of operating system you have can be found on document CH000643.
1. Programs
Program is the most commonly found and run files on a computer. An example of a software application is Ms Word, which is a word processor allowing users to create and write documents. Without programs, a user may have an operating computer, but would not be able to do much with it.
Many program files on IBM compatible computers commonly end with a file extension of .BAT, .EXE, .COM, or .PIF. Executing these files will commonly open the program.
Programming is a term used to describe the process of a programmer developing a program.
2. Aplication
Application is synonymous with Program.It is also used to describe a form or questioner that is filled out to help inform an individual or company about an individual or product. Example of an application is a job application where a user must fill out a form of his or her qualifications before being considered by the company.
3. Operating System
An operating system is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. Without a computer operating system, a computer and software programs would be useless.
Additional information about operating systems and a listing of computer operating systems and links can be found on our operating system page.
Additional information about determining the type of operating system you have can be found on document CH000643.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Led LCD
Hardware designers have made stunning advances in designing much more power-efficient components than most of us are using in their notebooks today. Choosing the options wisely may result up to 50% more battery time in some, with little extra money spent. Unfortunately, there is very little information on these new components out there would provide a guideline what purchase makes sense and which not. Do you know which components have the most impact on the battery time the new generation of notebooks? I bet that there is at least one you wouldn’t expect.
Jeremy Brody, HP’s global business notebook marketing manager, disagrees and stated that 24 hours is possible with the right adjustments - turn off your wireless network, dim the screen down and use applications that do not demand too much from your hardware (read about the additional configuration requirements in our previous article.) I will leave it at that and we will know more once the hardware HP described in the configuration will be available.
However, if you think about, the 24-hour claim isn’t really the big deal here. On very few occasions, you may want your notebook to hold up for 24 hours on one charge. The much more interesting question is: What would I have to buy to get a notebook that takes me through an entire workday on one charge – for 8 to 10 hours? Brody had some interesting recommendations, which I believe are important to pass on.
First, you really want to equip your notebook with the most battery capacity that is available. In HP’s case and the 14.1” Elite 6930p notebook that would be the standard 6-cell battery and an optional 12-cell battery, which promise a combined battery time of 16 hours. The extra battery will set you back $190.
Second, how do you cut the power consumption most effectively beyond a low-power processor? According to Brody, you definitely would want to pick the company’s upcoming LED display, which will be offered as a $50 option in October. The LED display can cut the power consumption dramatically as the LCD typically eats most of the electricity provided by the battery. HP says that the LED alone may extend the battery time by 4 hours. Source tgdaily.com
Jeremy Brody, HP’s global business notebook marketing manager, disagrees and stated that 24 hours is possible with the right adjustments - turn off your wireless network, dim the screen down and use applications that do not demand too much from your hardware (read about the additional configuration requirements in our previous article.) I will leave it at that and we will know more once the hardware HP described in the configuration will be available.
However, if you think about, the 24-hour claim isn’t really the big deal here. On very few occasions, you may want your notebook to hold up for 24 hours on one charge. The much more interesting question is: What would I have to buy to get a notebook that takes me through an entire workday on one charge – for 8 to 10 hours? Brody had some interesting recommendations, which I believe are important to pass on.
First, you really want to equip your notebook with the most battery capacity that is available. In HP’s case and the 14.1” Elite 6930p notebook that would be the standard 6-cell battery and an optional 12-cell battery, which promise a combined battery time of 16 hours. The extra battery will set you back $190.
Second, how do you cut the power consumption most effectively beyond a low-power processor? According to Brody, you definitely would want to pick the company’s upcoming LED display, which will be offered as a $50 option in October. The LED display can cut the power consumption dramatically as the LCD typically eats most of the electricity provided by the battery. HP says that the LED alone may extend the battery time by 4 hours. Source tgdaily.com
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