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Device Drivers: Simply connecting a printer to a computer won’t enable its use unless the
                     appropriate device driver is installed. A device driver is specialised software that acts as an
                     intermediary between the operating system and hardware devices, allowing the computer
                     and the device (e.g., printers, scanners) to communicate effectively.

                      Utility Software: Utility software is like a toolbox for a computer that keeps your computer
                     happy and healthy. It’s a bunch of helpful programs that provide additional functionality for
                     smooth operation and performance of a computer system. The Windows operating system
                     comes with several built-in utility software tools like disc cleanup, disc defragmenter, task
                     manager, backup, and restore. These utilities can be accessed easily from the Start menu,
                     Control Panel, or by using search. Depending on your specific needs and preferences, you
                     may install other utility software programs like antivirus, network utilities, file managers,
                     etc.
                  Application Software

                  Application software are designed for the users and are made to do a specific kind of work. For
                  example:
                     Word Processing Software: Applications like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and
                     LibreOffice Writer are used for designing, editing, and printing documents.

                                 Spreadsheet Software:  Programs  such as Microsoft  Excel,  Google Sheets, and
                                LibreOffice Calc are used to create data in tabular form so that data calculation,
                                analysis, and graphical representation can easily be done.


                     Presentation Software: Tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, and LibreOffice
                     Impress are used to prepare presentations.

                                 Drawing Tools: Applications like Google Drawings and Paint are used for drawing
                                purposes.

                     Web Browsers: Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge,
                     Safari, and Opera, which enable users to browse the Internet, access websites, and
                     interact with online content.

                                 Communication Tools: Include applications such as Skype, Zoom, Microsoft
                                Teams, Slack, and WhatsApp that enable users to communicate, collaborate, and
                                share information via text, voice, and video.

                     Database  Management  System: A Database Management  System (DBMS) is
                     software that helps store, organise, and manage data in a database. For example,
                     a library DBMS keeps track of books, authors,  and borrowers.  Some tools for
                     Database Management System are Microsoft Access, SQL, etc.

                                 Content  Creation  Tools: Applications like  Adobe Premiere Rush, Canva,
                             GarageBand, Audacity, and Procreate enable users to create digital content, including
                             videos, graphics, music, and artwork.





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