Computers have always helped make our work easy and less time-consuming with the help of their inbuilt features. Once, computers were majorly for calculations and processing bills. But nowadays, with the development of software, almost all the works involving human intelligence are made easy to perform in a shorter span. The developed software may be field-specific or common to all the fields.
Field-specific software may include Computer-Aided Design software for engineers, tally software for accountants, legal practice management software for law firms, Revit architecture for architects, etc. common software for all the fields include Microsoft office software (for making sheets, presentations, texts, graphs, etc.), costs for estimating and costing, primavera for project management, etc.
Softwares for daily purpose
Most people think of computer software only for official purposes, but that is not true. Software is generally a tool to make our work easy. Hence the software is used in our daily life also. Let’s discuss the software used in our day-to-day activities.
Google software bundle
Google has a variety of applications for our daily life. For example, google calendars helps for setting reminders and noting down important dates. Google fitness software can analyze our workout routine and keep track of our fitness goals. Google docs are for noting down information or as a replacement for diaries.
Evernote
Evernote is a program used to write and store notes whenever you get any ideas. This software is for making to-do lists and reminding us to complete tasks. Evernote is one of the best organizing software available.
Multimedia software
Multimedia software is generally audio recorders, audio and video playing software. Audio recording software records sound in high quality with the help of microphones. Audio and video players are for playing audio and video files on your computer. Gaming software also comes under this category, which is for stress busters and entertainment purposes.
Editing software
Editing software is available for both audio and video editing. Image editors are used to cropping, adding filters, colour, brightness, saturation, etc. video editors are used to trimming, adding music, editing the colour, brightness, etc.
Video calling software
This software can be used to make video calls to a person in another place with the help of the internet. These apps can be used even for conference calls and meetings. Online courses and classes are conducted through these platforms.
Softwares used by professionals
Most of the software that is developed for professionals is for reducing the time and increasing the productivity of the work. Some of the software developed based on the profession to make the work easier are
Civil engineering software
There are several software for civil engineers based on the duty they perform. CAD is software used for construction drawings, TEKLA is software used for structural analysis, and Revit software bundle for wiring, plumbing and other structural designs.
Photography and videography software
Professional photographers use adobe photoshop for editing photos and, videographers use apple iMovie, filmora, Nero, etc., for video editing.
Audit and legal software
Auditors use audit boards, working, etc., for their analytics and auditing tasks. Law firms and lawyers use legal practice management software for finishing their work more effectively and effortlessly.
Architecture software
Softwares like rhino 3d, Sketchup, v-ray, etc., are software used for creating architectural drawings and designs for home interiors.
Project management software
Softwares like Microsoft project, adobe work front, teamwork projects, etc., are project management software used for scheduling, file sharing, creating a task list, communicating and reporting.