Specialized Application Software

AUDIO EDITING SOFTWARE

An audio editing software is a program which a allows the process manipulating digital audio, like taking recorded sound and changing it directly on the recording medium. With an audio editing software, one can record audio from one or more inputs to be stored in the computer's memory as digital audio. Audio can be edited to start and stop at any duration of the audio. Multiple sound sources can be mixed at various volume levels and can then be played back to one or more outputs, such as the speakers.


BITMAP IMAGE

Bitmap images are raster images that are made up of pixels in rows and columns. Pixels are picture elements which are tiny blocks of individual colour that come together to form images on the computer screen. It carries the extension .bmp and use bits of 1 and 0 to store data. theb In a bitmap image, each pixel is assigned at least one bit to indicate whether the pixel should reflect background color, the foreground color, or some other color.



DESKTOP PUBLISHING PROGRAM

Desktop publishing program is a tool for graphic designers and non-designers to create visual communications for professional or desktop printing as well as for online or on-screen electronic publishing. It combines a personal computer and WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) page layout software to create publication documents on a computer for either large scale publishing or small scale local multifunction peripheral output and distribution. The same software is often used to create graphics for point of sale displays, promotional items, etc.


HTML EDITORS

HTML editors are authoring tool that is essentially a text editor, specialized for writing HTML codes as you create a HTML file. Some editors will provide a word processing GUI enabling users to create HTML documents without knowing any HTML code. For example, many HTML editors work not only with HTML, but also with related technologies such as CSS, XML and JavaScript or ECMAScript.


IMAGE EDITORS

Image editors are a type of software that allows images to be edited and also converted to different graphics formats, whether they be digital photographs, traditional analog photographs, or illustrations. Common functions are manually cropping and resizing the image and using "filters" to adjust brightness, contrast and colours. Many image editors are also used to render or create computer art from scratch.



MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media which includes text, graphics, audio and video. For example, a presentation involving audio and video clips would be considered a "multimedia presentation." CDs and DVDs are often considered to be "multimedia formats" since they can store a lot of data and most forms of multimedia require a lot of disk space. Multimedia is usually recorded and played, but it can also be part of a live performance.


VECTOR IMAGE

Vector image is an image created using mathematical statements that define geometric shapes. Vector images are comprised of paths, which are defined by a start and end point, along with other points, curves, and angles along the way. Because vector-based images are not made up of a specific number of dots, you can move, resize, and change the color of vector graphics without losing any quality. Unlike bitmaps, vector graphics are not dependent on resolution. You can scale a vector graphic to any size and it won’t lose detail or clarity.

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Basic Application Software

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)

Graphical user interface is a type of program interface that uses a combination of technologies and devices to provide a base that enables the user to interact with, for the tasks of gathering and producing information. For example, computers, MP3 players, portable media players, gaming devices, household appliances and office equipments. GUI takes  advantage of the computer's graphics capabilities to make the program easier to use.


WORD PROCESSOR

Word processor is a computer application that is used for the production, which includes composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing, of any sort of printable material. Some examples of word processing programs include Microsoft Word, WordPerfect (Windows only), AppleWorks (Mac only), and OpenOffice.org. The greatest advantage of word processors over using a typewriter is that you can make changes without retyping the entire document.



SPREADSHEET

A spreadsheet is a document that stores data in a grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns.  Rows are typically labeled using numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.), while columns are labeled with letters (A, B, C, etc). Individual row/column locations, such as C3 or B12, are referred to as cells. Each cell can each store a unique instance of data. Spreadsheets are frequently used for financial information because of their ability to re-calculate the entire sheet automatically after a change to a single cell is made.




DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A database management system is a program that lets one or more computer users to create and access data in a database. It is a part of a data processing system, which aids in the storage, manipulation, reporting, management, and control of data. It manages user requests so that users and other programs are free from having to understand where the data is physically located on storage media and, in a multi-user system, who else may also be accessing the data.


UTILITY SUITES

Utility suites is a combination of many utility softwares that combines specific tasks related to the management of computer functions, resources, or files, as password protection, memory management, virus protection, and file compression into one piece of software. They help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer. Utilities are often rather technical and targeted at people with an advanced level of computer knowledge as they usually focus more on how the computer infrastructure operates.

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The Internet, The Web and Electronic Commerce.

JAVASCRIPT

JavaScript is a simple programming language that is often used to make the web pages more interesting. It was used to be called LiveScript, but was later changed to JavaScript as part of a marketing contract between Netscape and Sun. Although many think so, Java and JavaScript are actually two very different programs. For example, you do not need a Java-enabled browser to run JavaScript on a web page. JavaScript code was first invented to validate form fields. It warns users of any errors made before the form is submitted. Nowadays, JavaScript also run beyond web pages, such as through desktop widgets.


APPLETS

An applet is a small application that is written in a script language called Java. It is a program that can work on its own or through other applications. Standalone applets are usually small in size and call only perform a small set of task. Some examples are the Windows NotePad and Microsoft Paint. Applets that work as an extension to other applications must run in a container provided by the webhost, through a plug-in. Applets of this kind includes flash movies and browser games.


FILTERS

Filters are programs whose purpose is to block selected web sites, set time limits per use, monitor web page viewed on a certain computer or network, and create reports on use. In the case of internet safety among the younger audience, filters can help parents limit communication between their kids and other internet users, as well as the amount of time their kids can use the computer. Other than websites, filters can also block downloads and warn and block users from suspicious websites that could be fraudulent.


PLUG-INS

Plug-ins is a type of software components that enable specific tasks in a certain software program. It is commonly used in web browsers to play video, games, and other features. It can easily be installed and used as part of the browser as a plug-in application is recognized automatically by the browser and its function is integrated into the main HTML file that is being presented. Some of its advantages is that it minimize the size of the application, and enable third-party developers to create components to enhance a certain feature of the web browser.


INTERNET SECURITY SUITE

Internet security suite is a software that can be installed into a computer to protect it from various threats that could damage the internal data of the computer. It is usually packed with different kinds of security system like personal firewall, anti-spam, anti-pishing, parental controls, anti-virus and anti-spyware. It is affective in fighthing against virus, spyware, adware or keyloggers.





FTP (FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL)

FTP or also known as File Transfer Protocol is an internet service which is used to upload and download files to be transferred between computers on a network, using TCP/IP protocols. It can be used to exchange files between different computer accounts, or even access online software archives. FTP can be used with a simple command line interface (for example, from the Windows MS-DOS Prompt window) or with a commercial program that offers a graphical user interface.


WIKI

Wikis are web pages that allow different users to contribute to the content of the page in addition to content itself through writing or editing. Wiki usually supports hyperlinks and simple text. Allowing everyday users to create and edit any page in a Web site is exciting in that it encourages democratic use of the Web and promotes content composition by nontechnical users. An example of Wiki pages are Wikipedia. A wiki farm is a collection of individual wikis, usually hosted by the same website.  The word wiki originated from Hawaiian bearing the meaning "fast".


URL

URLs, or Uniform Resource Locators, are the specific addresses for the location of a resource that enables browsers to connect you to the resource page. The first part of the URL, which is the "http" is called a protocol identifier, which indicates what protocol to use. The second part of the URL, which is the address of the resource is called a resource name and it specifies the IP address or the domain name where the source is located. The protocol identifier and the resource name are separated by a colon and two forward slashes (://).

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Careers in IT

With the world of IT expanding from just a big square box called the desktop computer, to wifi enabled handheld devices like smartphones and tablet PC, there has been an increased surge of careers in the IT field as well. The people who works in the field are specialists in IT, who are required to know in-depth informations about computers, let it be supercomputers or the more commonly used microcomputers. Some of the in-demand careers in IT includes webmaster, computer support specialist, technical writer, software engineer, network administrator, system analyst, and programmer, among many others. Following the success of many other millionaires involved in IT such as Bill Gates with Microsoft, Steve Jobs with Apple and Mark Zuckerberg with Facebook, it is a surefire that careers in IT will be the choice of many undergraduates in the future.


WEBMASTER

Webmaster, or also known as the website administrator is the person behind every website available on the internet. The webmaster is the one who is in charge of keeping a particular website online and constantly updated, as well as replying comments from readers. Usually, they are also the one who design the layout of the website, so basic knowledge in HTML is essential, as well as CSS and Javascript. Although nowadays, these layouts can often be purchased from web graphics designers and layout developers.


COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Computer support specialist are the go-to people when one has problems regarding their computer, and they try to fix them. These people can usually be reached through phones and e-mails, but there are also specialists who help people face-to-face, such as at Apple's Genius Bar. The specialists could also work with computer manufacturers, and provide extended care support for buyers who could be having problems with their computers for a certain period of time. For instance, IBM has a team of computer support specialists who are in charge of keeping their clients' supercomputers working at all time.


TECHNICAL WRITER

A technical writer is the one who writes technical or scientific documentations, such as user guides and system manuals for consumers. Meanwhile, a professional technical writer will edit, proofread and arrange the user guides into a proper format. Technical writers' job is to mainly translate and organize complex information and terms about a certain software or hardware into words that can be understood by a common audience.


SOFTWARE ENGINEER

A software engineer is the person who creates a software that will make a particular system work. They design, develop, test and evaluate the softwares in a lab before they are marketed to consumers.  Although their job desription seems familiar to a programmer, they usually posess other software engineering skills, instead of just programming and focus more on the design and development of the programs.  Software engineers are responsible in making efficient and reliable softwares that are affordable for every user. They usually work with software-making companies or freelance.


NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

A network administrator's responsibility includes managing a company's Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). Network administrator handles maintenance of both hardware and software related to a company's networks. This includes deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active network equipment. Other than diagnosing and repairing problems with networks, network administrators are also responsible for planning and implementations of network security.




SYSTEM ANALYST

The people who work as system analysts are the ones who researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, and coordinates development for an organization or business. They have to first and foremost determine the purpose of computers, and then understand the general objectives of the business they can choose the appropriate systems that will help accomplish the business' goals.


PROGRAMMER

Programmers are the people who are in charge of coding or writing new computer softwares. They also update and repair existing softwares. Most programmers are employed by companies to create and sell softwares, although they could also be employed for other businesses. Demand for programmers with specializations in advanced program has also increased.

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