Utility Software

UTILITY SOFTWARE

A utility program is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks.

Functions of utility program:

• File Manager

A file manager or file browser is a computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders.

• Disk Cleanup

Disk cleanup is a computer maintenance utility that designed to free up space on a computer's hard drive.

• Compression Tools

Compression tool is used to compress big files so it is easier to be transferred or shared with other users.

• Anti-Virus Program

Anti-virus program is used to safeguard a computer from malware, including viruses,computer worms, and Trojan horses.

• Spyware Removal

Spyware removal keeps personal information secure from spyware.

• Disk Defragmenter

Disk defragmenter allows user to reorganize non-contiguous files, allows user to free space and move systems files to the fastest part of the disk. 

• Backup and Restore

Backup and restore allows user to transfer all of their files into a medium and restore their computers.

Operating System

OPERATING SYSTEM

An operating system or also known as OS is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware and resources.

Operating system is divided into three types:

• Stand-Alone

• Server

• Embedded/Mobile

STAND-ALONE

A stand-alone operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer or mobile computing device.

SERVER

A server operating system is designed specifically to support a network. It typically resides on a server.

                                                                                            EMBEDDED/MOBILE

An embedded operating system resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device.

Introduction to Software

SOFTWARE

Computer software or simply known as software is any set of machine-readable instructions that directs a computer's processor to perform specific operations. Computer software is non-tangible, contrasted with computer hardware, which is the physical component of computers. Computer hardware and software require each other and neither can be realistically used without the other.

Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.