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February 5, 2024

ANALYN E. LLABAN
Teacher
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ATTENDANCE
Review
 1. A format
used in
writing an IP
address.
Answer:
Dotted-
decimal
notation
 address
134.15.21.10,
what octet
represents
the host
identifier?

Answer:
21 & 10
 has this IP
address
75.210.35.5,
what is its
default subnet
mask?

Answer:
255.0.0.0
SOFTWARE
UPDATES
 TYPES
OF
SOFTWA
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 Software is used to
control a computer.
TYPES There are different
OF types of software that
SOFTWA can run on a computer:
system software, utility
RE software, and
application software.
 1. System software

• If you think of software as being in

SYSTEM layers, the system software is the

bottom layer: it sits between the

SOFTWA
hardware and the application
software.
• Operating systems like Windows,
RE macOS, Android and iOS are
examples of system software.
Operating systems are loaded into
RAM when the device starts up,
and have access to the hard drive.
 When you first power up your
computer, it is the system
software that is initially loaded
into memory. Unlike application
SYSTEM software, the System software
is not used by end-users like
SOFTWA you. It only runs in the
background of your device, at
RE the most basic level while you
use other application software.
This is why system software is
also called “low-level software”.
 For desktop computers,
laptops, and tablets:
• Microsoft Windows
SYSTEM • Mac Application (for
SOFTWA Apple devices)
• Linux
RE
For smartphones:
• Apple’s iOS
• Google’s Android
• Windows Phone OS
 As a user of technology, application software or
‘apps’ are what you engage with the most. These
types of computer software are productive end-
user programs that help you perform tasks.
Following are some examples of application
software that allow you to do specific work:
APPLICATIO MS Excel: It is spreadsheet software that you can
N . use for presenting and analyzing data.

SOFTWARE Photoshop: It is a photo editing application

software by Adobe. You can use it to visually
enhance, catalog, and share your pictures.

Skype: It is an online communication app that you

can use for video chat, voice calling and instant
messaging.
 Software applications are also
referred to as non-essential
software. They are installed and
APPLICATIO operated on a computer based
N . on the user’s requirements.
SOFTWARE There is plenty of application
software that you can use to
perform different tasks
APPLICATIO
N .
SOFTWARE
 • Programming software is the
type of software that is not
used by end-users. It is not for
you unless, of course, you are
PROGRAMMI a programmer who writes code
NG . .
• Programming software
SOFTWARE
examples are programs that
are used to write, develop, test,
and debug other software,
including apps and system
software.
 2. Utility software
• Utility software is part of
the system software and
performs specific tasks to
UTILITY keep the computer
SOFTWA running. Utility software
is always running in the
RE background. Examples of
utility software are
security and optimization
programs.
 • Security programs
include anti-virus
software that scans
UTILITY and removes viruses.
SOFTWA Most computers will
include some sort of
RE anti-virus software,
but you can add your
own.
 Some features of utility
software include:
• Antivirus and security
UTILITY software
• File compressor
SOFTWA • Disk cleaner
• Disk defragmentation
RE software
• Data backup software
 Driver software is often classified as
one of the types of system software.
They operate and control devices
and peripherals plugged into a
computer. Drivers are important
DRIVER because they enable the devices to
perform their designated tasks. They
SOFTWA do this by translating commands of
an Operating System for the
RE Hardware or devices and assigning
duties. Therefore, each device
connected to your computer
requires at least one device driver to
function.
 Some examples of driver
software that you may
DRIVER be familiar with are:
• Printer Driver
SOFTWA • Mouse Driver
RE • Network Card
 • Freeware
• Freeware software is any
software that is available to use
for free. They can be downloaded
and installed over the internet
without any cost. Some well-
OTHER known examples of freeware are:
TYPES OF • Google Chrome
SOFTWARE • Skype
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Adobe reader
 • Freeware
• Freeware software is any
software that is available to use
for free. They can be downloaded
and installed over the internet
without any cost. Some well-
FREEWARE known examples of freeware are:
• Google Chrome
• Skype
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Adobe reader
 Shareware is a software application that
is paid program, but is made available for
free for a limited period of time known as
the ‘trial period’. You can use the software
without any charges for the trial period
but you will be asked to purchase it for use
SHAREWA after the trial ends. Shareware allows you
to test drive the software before you
RE actually invest in purchasing it. Some
examples of Shareware that you must be
familiar with are:
• Adobe PhotoShop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Netflix App
• Matlab
• McAfee Antivirus
 • Freeware
• Freeware software is any
software that is available to use
for free. They can be downloaded
and installed over the internet
without any cost. Some well-
FREEWARE known examples of freeware are:
• Google Chrome
• Skype
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Adobe reader
 This is a type of software that has
an open-source code that is
available to use for all users. It
can be modified and shared with
anyone for any purpose. Common
Open examples of open-source software
used by programmers are:
Source • LibreOffice

Software • PHP
• GNU Image Manipulation
Program (GIMP)
• nopCommerce shopping cart
software
 These are the types of software that are
non-free for programmers. For this
software, the source code is the
intellectual property of software
publishers. It is also called ‘proprietary
software’ since only the original authors

CLOSED can copy, modify and share the software.

Following are some of the most common
examples of closed-source software:
SOURCE • .NET
• Java
SOFTWARE • Android
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe PhotoShop
 Fix errors - Most
updates fix errors, and
What happens if you don't update,
if I don't you'll get those errors.
update? Security
Several vulnerabilities -
things can happen Updates also patch
if you do not security holes, if you
update, below are don't update your
the most common information may be
symptoms you compromised
Fix conflicts - It is. not
uncommon to discover conflicts
would encounter if with other programs and
you do not update. hardware. If you don't update,
conflicts may happen and
cause problems with other
programs.
 What are update versions?

To categorize the different states of computer

software as it's developed and released, each update
has a version number (e.g., version 1.0 being the first
version). When a software program is updated, it
changes the version of the program to help identify the
applied fixes.
Differences An update and upgrade are two
between different things. Updates are usually
free and often a small file size. An
software upgrade is usually not free and a
much larger file size. For example, if
upgrades you have Windows 7 and want Windows
10, you would "upgrade" to Windows
and 10. However, if you had Windows 10
and needed to install fixes for security
updates vulnerabilities or other problems, you
would "update" Windows.
 The total time it takes any update to
complete is mostly dependent on how
long it takes to download the update.
Why The download speed can vary
depending on your Internet
does it connection and the speed of the
server providing the update. Newly
take so released updates may take even
longer to complete if thousands of
long to people are getting the update at the
update? same time. For example, you may
have a fast connection, but if 14,000
people are downloading a 2 gig
update for a game at the same time,
it takes longer.
REASONS THAT SHOW WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO UPDATE SOFTWARE REGULARLY
 Software updates offer plenty
1. of benefits. It’s all about
revisions. These might include
Softwar repairing security holes that
e have been discovered and
updates fixing or removing computer
bugs. Updates can add new
do a lot features to your devices and
of remove outdated ones.
things
 2. Hackers love security flaws,
also known as software
Updates vulnerabilities. A software
vulnerability is a security hole
help or weakness found in a
software program or operating
patch system. Hackers can take
security advantage of the weakness by
writing code to target the
flaws vulnerability. The code is
packaged into malware — short
for malicious software.
3. Software updates help protect your data

• You probably keep a lot of documents and personal information on

your devices. Your personally identifiable information — from
emails to bank account information — is valuable to
cybercriminals.
• They can use it to commit crimes in your name or sell it on the
dark web to enable others to commit crimes. If it’s a ransomware
attack, they might encrypt your data. You might have to pay a
ransom for an encryption key to get it back. Or, worse, you might
pay a ransom and not get it back.
 Cyber security is mostly
about you, but you’ve got
other people to think about,
4. It’s too. If your device gets a
not all virus, you could pass it on to
your friends, family, and
about business associates. That’s
why you want to keep your
you software and systems
updated.
 Updates not only patch
5. You security holes, it can also
deserv add new features and
improve existing ones. You
e the don’t want to fall behind
the times, right?
latest In that way, software
and updates really are all
about you. Your software
greates program may get a new
t shot of stability — no more
crashing. Or an update
might boost program
 Software is almost never
released in a perfect
condition – simply because
it’s impossible for
developers to test and fix
every single way that a
program might break. Once
a program is released to the
6. Fix public, the thousands and
millions of people who use it
softwar do so in many ways.
That’s when most bugs
e bugs are discovered. When that
happens, software
developers find
ways to fix the problems
and release those fixes as
software updates.
7. Enhance software features

• Another reason why software updates are important is that they may
enhance some of the
program’s features, or even add new features. These are often
considered non-essential updates, but even if they’re not important to
your business, it’s still worthwhile updating, just to
ensure that your software is fully compatible with what clients,
customers, and peers are using.
 • Sometimes, software needs to be updated
because of the way it interacts with other
kinds of
software. This is the case for any software
programmes that interact with a computer
system’s
drivers. Drivers are software programmes
8. that tell computer features such as graphics
Compatibility and
sound how to function. When drivers are
updates updated, computer software that interacts
with the
drivers sometimes needs to be updated too.
These kinds of updates are crucial too,
because
without them, certain aspects of the
computer system may not function correctly.
 Keeping your operating system
updated is one of the most
Update important steps in protecting
your yourself
operatin from viruses, malware, and other
Internet security threats.
g system
 To update Windows, first open the
Control Panel. If you don't know
where the Control Panel is, check out
this lesson in Windows Basics. In the
search bar in the Control Panel, type
update.
Under Windows Update, click Check
for updates. It may take a moment for
Windows to search
for updates. Once it does, if there are
any updates available it will prompt
Windows you to install them. It
may take a while to install all the
updates. It's safe to leave the
computer and do something else
while it finishes. Once it's done,
Windows will probably prompt you to
restart the computer. If you need to do
anything else after this, Windows will
prompt you; otherwise, you're up to
date!
 Update your apps

For many apps, regular updates provide new features and stability
rather than security patches, so it isn't necessary to update them as
frequently. However, for more essential software like web browsers and
antivirus software, security updates are just as critical as operating system
updates. Many apps in both macOS and Windows will automatically check
for updates when you open them. If you installed them through the App
Store or another distribution platform, the program will alert you about
updates. For standalone programs, take time to explore the program's
menus and learn how to run the update process. For example, in Avast!
Free Antivirus, there is an Update page on the Settings screen.
 Windows
Service pack
A service pack comprises a collection of
updates, fixes, or enhancements to a
software program delivered in the form of a
single installable package. Companies
often release a service
pack when the number of individual
patches to a given program reaches a
certain (arbitrary) limit, or the software
release has shown to be stabilized with a
limited number of remaining issues
based on users' feedback and bug reports.
In large software applications such as
office suites, operating systems, database
software, or network management, it is not
uncommon to have a service pack issued
within the first year or two of a product's
release.
 • Click the Apple menu (up in
the top left corner of your
To update screen) and choose "Software
system Update.“
software • Software Update will load and
on a Mac, check for updates. When it
just finishes, it'll let you know if
there are any updates to install.
follow Click "Show Details" to see any
these updates Software Update wants
steps: to install, or just click the
"Install" button to install them.
 Click the Windows icon in your task bar to open up the
Click Start menu. (If you don't already know, this icon is in

To update the bottom left corner of your screen.)

your Click Click "All Programs."

system
software Click Click, "Windows Update."

on
Windows, Click After Windows Update opens, click "Check for
Updates" on the top left side of the window.

just
follow Click Once Windows finishes checking for updates,
click the "Install" button.

these
steps: Restart When the updates have finished installing, restart
your computer (if prompted).
 Software Update (Mac) and
Windows Update (Windows) will
periodically run all by themselves
and ask you to update.
Nonetheless, you may not notice
this or ignore it from time to time,
REMEMBE so it's good to check yourself once
Note: If you're worried about messing up
in a while.
your computer, don't. It's very hard to
R: make a mistake when updating your
software nowadays, and Windows Update
even creates a restore point for you in
case an update goes south. If you're on a
Mac and already backing up with Time
Machine, you'll be able to restore as well.
The chances of something going wrong
are pretty slim, however, so as long as you
don't turn off your machine during an
update you have nothing to worry about.
 Third-Party Software
Updates

• Third-party software describes any software created

by a third party and did not come with your
computer's operating system. This primarily includes
any software you, yourself, have installed on your
machine. Because third-party software is created by
different people, the way you update it varies.
 Third-Party Software
Updates

• Web browsers, such as Firefox and Google Chrome, update themselves.

You don't have to do anything at all. Other software may also update itself
or notify you of an update so you can choose whether to install it or not.
Most software will allow you to check for updates manually. The location
varies, but you'll almost always find a "Check for Updates" option in one
of the program's menus. Some software will not notify you of updates and
you'll have to visit the software's web site in order to find out if a new
version is available. If it is, just download the available update or the most
recent version and install it like it's a new program. If it asks you to
replace the previous version, it's okay to allow that. Finally, if you
downloaded an application from the Mac App Store, simply open the Mac
App Store, click the "Updates" tab, and install any available updates.
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