A computer system is divided into two categories: Hardware and Software. Hardware refers to the physical and visible components of the system such as a monitor, CPU, keyboard and mouse. Software, on the other hand, refers to a set of instructions which enable the hardware to perform a specific set of tasks.Hardware is any element of a computer that’s physical. This includes things like monitors, keyboards, and also the insides of devices, like microchips and hard drives. Software is anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it, including computer programs and apps on your phone. Computer Software Hardware Software Examples of hardware are RAM, ROM, Printer, Monitor, Mouse, Hard disk and more. Examples of software are Google Chrome, MySQL, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Notepad, Photoshop and more.

The resource will cover negative aspects of using ICT and the Capabilities and Limitations of Technology. The effects of microprocessor-controlled devices in the home and the effects of ICT on patterns of employment is also explored as well as Hacking and Hackers and security of data transfer and health hazards of using computers is also covered.

1-Comunication Aplications 2-Interactive communications applications(e.g. blogs,wikis and social networking sites 3-Dta handling applications (e.g. surveys,address lists,tuck shop records,clubs and society records,school reports and school libraries) 4-The differences between batch online processing and realtime processing) 5-Online booking systems 6-Application of ICT in Finance departments 7-Measurement applications (e.g. scientific experiments,electronic timing and environmental monitoring) 8Control Applications 9-Modelling Applications 10Applications of ICT in school Management 11Applications of ICT IN BANKING 12-Applications of ICT in Medicine 13-Applications of ICT in Libraries 14-The use of Expert Systems 15-Applications in the retail Industry

An excellent teaching resource for ICT Students writting IGCSE

GCSE RESOURCE covering security and Encryption