Download Services

Download services have now become an important part of technologies. There are many things that now can be downloaded from the internet. We all use different technologies to download varied things instantly and constantly, whether it is for entertainment, manuals or others. There are now becoming more and more things that can be downloaded and this all due to the fast developing of ICT. But everyone should be very careful of what they download for security reasons as some files could contain viruses that could destruct your technology. These services have many advantages but also have few disadvantages.

Software

Computer stores are still available around, but instead of practically going to the shops you now have the option of downloading software. Software downloads is one of the most important download service. These download are important in ICT world and the simplicity of how to download these are a bonus. Many companies now offer software downloads like Microsoft Office Word, Excel, etc.  Software can be downloaded through many devices, this make it easier to keep your technologies up to date. Being able to update your technology quickly is a huge benefit and it’s now more accessible for everyone.

You can’t just update software on your technologies; you can also add some software into it. You can now download software such as Microsoft office and Photoshop online; this would be much cheaper as you won’t have to pay for delivery, packaging etc.

Advantages

• I think one of the main advantages is that you can now easily download/buy any software from anywhere in the world, it is now more accessible.
•  There is also no risk of losing the “CD”, as the software you have downloaded will be directly into your technologies’ system, it is now much easier to get hold off and there is no way of losing it.

Disadvantages

•  One of the problems is that if you do not have good internet signal or connection, downloading might take a long time or might even get cancelled.
• There is also a possibility that you might be downloading a virus without knowing and some software companies will ask you to give details like address or name in order to download their software, these details might get out and this would be a huge security concern.

Device driver

A device driver is a program that controls particular type of device that is attached in your computers.  There are different device drivers for printers, CD-Rom readers and so on; many device drivers are built into the product. Device drivers are used by the operating system to control the hardware of the system. There are programmes that will automatically check all your device drivers and will tell you when or if you need to update it.

Advantage

• Quick to connect- no adapters needed

Disadvantage

• Sometimes device drivers don’t work as well as intended or conflict with other components

PDF (portable document format)

Portable document format is a file that captures all elements of a printed document as an electronic image that you can view, navigate, print etc. PDF files are useful for document such as magazines articles, brochures or flyers. PDF files can also be downloaded, it allow you to transfer information between devices.  There are many different reasons why PDF files are downloaded from user manual to local rugby results, exam answers, bus time tables etc.

I think that PDF files are very useful and are a great invention. I think in the future PDF files can be develop further more.

Advantages

• Environmental friendly, saves paper- you can get the manuals over the interment instead of getting a box of paper with manual on it.
• Saves time- instead of flicking through the pages, you can just easily scroll down
• Can be downloaded in individual language- instead of having the Chinese, English or Japanese manuals you can specifically pick a language for you

Disadvantages

• Not all companies have PDF files- some companies like the old passion way of sending box of papers instead of putting the manuals on the internet
• Losing your copy- with no paper manuals etc. delivered, you will need to print off another copy each time you lose it

Apps

App is a piece of software that can run on the internet, on your computer or on your phone or other electronic devices. Recently app is one of the most downloaded things; this is maybe due to it having many purposes, for game purpose, entertain purposes to further more purposes. Apps are a really valuable and beneficial addition in the technology world. There is a wide variety of ranges of Apps but Games are one of the most popular types of app available, but there are plenty of other apps to choose from. Due to many Smartphone that are created, for sure many more Apps will develop and many more will be added to millions of Apps.

Advantages

• So simple, easy to get and you can use it many times possible
• Variety of Apps to choose from, some are free

Disadvantages

• If your Smartphone or computer crash, there is a possibility you will lose all of your Apps
• When updating Smartphone, some Apps are lost

Other services that you can download

• Application forms
• Cloud- apple- Icloud
• Open source software