The document discusses the key elements of a computer system including hardware, software, peopleware, application software, system software, and some examples. Hardware refers to the physical components, while software and programs are intangible. Peopleware involves those developing hardware and software. Application software performs specific functions for end-users like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communications, and presentations. System software manages computer operations including the CPU, memory, and other software through operating systems, device drivers, firmware, and utility programs. Popular applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are mentioned along with their basic functions.
The document discusses the key elements of a computer system including hardware, software, peopleware, application software, system software, and some examples. Hardware refers to the physical components, while software and programs are intangible. Peopleware involves those developing hardware and software. Application software performs specific functions for end-users like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communications, and presentations. System software manages computer operations including the CPU, memory, and other software through operating systems, device drivers, firmware, and utility programs. Popular applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are mentioned along with their basic functions.
The document discusses the key elements of a computer system including hardware, software, peopleware, application software, system software, and some examples. Hardware refers to the physical components, while software and programs are intangible. Peopleware involves those developing hardware and software. Application software performs specific functions for end-users like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communications, and presentations. System software manages computer operations including the CPU, memory, and other software through operating systems, device drivers, firmware, and utility programs. Popular applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are mentioned along with their basic functions.
Hardware: The physical components of a computer system
Software- Software and Programs are intangible meaning, that we can't hold them physically Peopleware-They refer to actual people with involvements in the development and improvements of the hardware and the software. Application software- a type of computer program that performs a specific function for end-users Word processing Software- Used to create letters and word sheets Spreadsheet Software-Used to compute number intensive problems Database Software- Used to store and manage data Communication Software- Allows connected computers to communicate to each other Presentation Software-Used to create multimedia stacks of cards/slides Internet Browsers-Allows one to surf the web and read emails Email Programs-Used to send and receive emails Entertainment Software-Supports a hobby or provides a form of amusement Graphics software -apps and programs that graphic designers use to create, edit, and manipulate digital images System software-System software is a type of software that manages and controls the operations of the computer such as the hardware including the CPU and other software on a computer system -Utility Software-is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. Examples of utility software includes firewall utilities and antivirus applications -Operating System-It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer ex. Windows, Android etc -Device driver-manages hardware components or peripherals attached to a computer and enables them to function with the computer smoothly ex. Printer driver, mouse driver etc -Firmware-is a form of microcode or program embedded into hardware devices(chipset) to help them operate effectively etc BIOS, processors of appliances etc • PowerPoint is used to present data or talking points in a slide show format. Presentations are a great way to summarize information, a project report, learnings from a research study, and much more. Microsoft PowerPoint helps you to create presentations. • Excel is used to manage and organize data. You can capture data, record information over time, and analyze the data by creating charts and graphs using that data. • Microsoft Word is used to create detailed reports, brief summaries, proposals, and pretty much anything that requires a lot of text. This is because it is a word processor. • File Menu: The File tab will bring you into the Backstage View where you manage your files and the data about them • Ribbon/toolbar: An area across the top of the screen that makes almost all the capabilities of Word • Tabs/menubar: An area on the Ribbon that contains buttons that are organized in groups. • Title Bar: A horizontal bar at the top of an active document that displays the name of the document • Quick Access Toolbar: is a collection of shortcuts to the commands, that you use frequently. • Command Groups: A group of buttons on a tab that are exposed and easily accessible. • Status Bar: A horizontal bar at the bottom of an active window that gives details about the document. • View Toolbar: A toolbar that enables, adjusts, and displays different views of a document. • Zoom: Magnifies or reduces the contents in the document window. • Text/document area: lets you put and type text anywhere in your file • formula bar is an input bar, below the ribbon. It shows the content of the active cell, and you can also use it to enter a formula in a cell. • Name box displays the location, or name, of a selected cell • Cell is an intersection of a column and row. • Worksheet is made up of individual cells which can contain a value, a formula, or text. shortcut keys: ctrl+C=copy, ctrl+V=paste, ctrl+X=cut, ctrl+P=print, ctrl+S=save, F12-=save as Wrap Text Options