Computer Management Flashcards
What should you check before installing software?
- Ensure hardware meets software requirements (e.g., RAM, CPU)
- Check OS compatibility
What are best practices for file management?
- Use descriptive file names
- Organize files in folders
- Back up regularly.
What are signs and solutions for hardware failure?
Signs:
- Overheating
- Slow performance
Solutions:
- Regular maintenance
- Use diagnostic tools
What are system requirements
System requirements for hardware indicate the minimum computing requirements needed to run the software
Hard disk space = storage space needed for installing software
Software requirements = operation system needed
What is software installation?
Online downloads with installers
- Website of company selling software, pay, download installation file, run installer
- App store, automated downloading+installing
Online downloads without installers
- Freeware+open source software
Physical media (portable storage media)
- Software in a box (CD + DVD)
List the steps when installing software
- Agreeing to the license agreement
- Inputting a product key
- Choosing the folder the program should install to
- Choosing the type of installation
- Installing other extras
- Checking for updates
- Registering online
- Adding shortcuts
- A ‘tour’ of the program
What is Windows Search?
lets you search for apps and computer settings + documents + other types of files
- file explorer is quicker+easier when looking for a document
List ways of file management
Tell what kind of data the file contains:
- File extension indicates type of data
- Convert file to another format
Convert files between different types
- Share data by using common type that both programs can read
- users using different OS to access data
- users using older versions to access data
Properties+metadeta of files
- (who created the file, how long they worked on it)
Hide files
- Check ‘hidden’ attribute
Prevent file contents from being changes
- Check ‘read-only’ attribute
