Lesson-
3
APPLICATIONS
What
is an application?
You
may have heard people talking about using an application or an app.
But what exactly does that mean? An application (or app) is a
type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications
for desktop or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop applications,
and those for mobile devices are called mobile apps. When you open an
application, it runs inside the operating system until you close it.
Much of the time, you will have more than one application open at the same
time, and this is known as multitasking.
App
is a very common term for an application, especially for simple
applications that can be downloaded cheaply or even for free.
Many apps are also available for mobile devices and even some TVs.
Types
of Desktop Applications
There
are countless desktop applications out there, and they fall into many different
categories. Some are more full-featured (like Microsoft Word),
while others may only do one or two things (like gadgets). Below
are just a few
types of applications that you might use:
- Word Processors:
A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create
many other kinds of documents. The most well-known word processor is Microsoft
Word.
- Personal Finance: Personal finance software, such as Quicken, allows you to keep track of your income and expenses, create a budget, and more. Most personal finance programs can automatically download information from your bank, so you don't have to manually type in all of your transactions.


