I knew there were different types of software but did not know most of their functionality. I learned that application software is designed significantly for the user (video games, web browsers, data-based programs, word processors). System software controls computer hardware and coordinates the interaction between hardware, and application software. This section of the module also showed me the different types of system software. Utility software analyzes, configures, and optimizes support and maintains utility. Types of utility software are Back which copies files from a disc into another location, Compression takes full-sized files and compresses them, Disk cleaners finds unnecessary files and deletes them when storage is full, Antivirus deletes malicious viruses before it can compromise your computer. There are also Device Drivers that help an OS communicate with hardware devices. These can be known as printers, video cards, scanners, and cameras. Firmware is preinstalled, read-only software (low-level operating system) that includes televisions, remote controls, gaming consoles, and automobiles.
Knowing all of this new information, I feel like I learned so much more about my PC than I used to. I use my PC regularly and knowing this new information I have found strangely makes me value my PC more because of all the work it goes through
