Application Software

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  • Application Software
    • enables users to interact with digital devices to perform different functions
    • Business
      • off the shelf software
        • generic software, cheaper
          • Excel, Word etc
      • specialist software
        • tailor made
    • Social + Entertainment
      • games and social media
        • free or low cost
          • can still make huge sums of money due to mass downloads
            • ads or in-app purchases
            • Flappy Bird
    • Education
      • Google Docs
        • collaborate with classmates on documents in real time
          • work quicker
      • Microsoft Teams
        • remote learning
          • intuitive and easy to use
        • assign homework
    • Health
      • Samsung Health
        • track steps and heart beat
        • manage exercise easier
        • get better water drinking habits
      • Kooth
        • mental health management
          • express yourself and find help
    • Graphic Design
      • vectr.com
        • free graphics software
          • quick to learn
      • Canva
        • make posters, instagram posts etc
          • templates
          • usable free or pro
        • used by big brands
    • E-Commerce
      • Etsy
        • renowned for selling hand-made items
        • easy to use website
      • Shopify
        • create e-commerce websites
          • given tips to grow your business
          • experts are available to help
    • Factors impacting choice of software
      • ease of use
        • Microsoft office
      • popularity
        • new members of staff will most likely already know how to use them
      • compatibility with hardware
        • Apple products are designed with their own hardware in mind, so very compatible
      • usage
        • Apple is well respected in creative industries due to graphics capability
    • Online Software
      • using software online means system is using less resources
      • free or lower cost
      • free drawing tools
      • used to be purchased physically e.g on a disc

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