Multimedia Software
Software used to create (HTML 5) or view (the web) multimedia content
Communication Software
Used to make simple, efficient electronic communication (outlook, explorer, whatsapp)
Fixing compatibility issues
- Export: Save the document in a format the other person will recognize
- Import: Open as option of software
- Upgrade: Upgrade the software
- Standardise Ensure alles in your company is working with the same software
Software bugs + how to combat them
Error in the programming of the software
- Testing - beta version to be tested by public for feedback before final release
- Error reporting - facilities provided when a programme crashes
- Keeping software up to date - Updates contain bug fixes
Online software
Software (cloud computing, web applications) that runs on servers on the internet
Advantages of online software
- Always up to date
- Does not take up local storage space
- Server CPU more powerful → run more powerful software
- Accessible anywhere w/ internet
Disadvantages of online software
- Only be used with an internet connection
- No control over security of your data
- Speed depends on internet connection
- May not have all the features that the installed
Software for physically challenged users
- Magnifier
- Text to speech
- Enlarging cursor
- Stumpo
Spyware
- software that tries to monitor and track the way you use your computer
- It then sends this information to third parties
Keylogger
A keylogger is a program that records your keystrokes as you type
advantage and one disadvantage of conducting an online survey, i.e. by using a website
Advantages:
- wider target audience
- no paper needed, ‘green computing’
Disadvantages:
- Needs internet
- validity of answers cannot be verified
