Types of Technology Used in Today’s Business World Blake Boykin

Presentation Software Apple Keynote – Used on Macintosh Computers, designed by Apple. Apple Keynote – Used on Macintosh Computers, designed by Apple. Microsoft Powerpoint – Used on all computers that run Windows Microsoft Powerpoint – Used on all computers that run Windows

Touch screen Computers TouchSmart IQ800 by HP. TouchSmart IQ800 by HP. Touch screen Mac by Apple Touch screen Mac by Apple

Word Processing Software Microsoft Word – Used on computers that run Windows; used to create documents. Microsoft Word – Used on computers that run Windows; used to create documents. Apple Pages – Used on Macintosh computers; used to create documents Apple Pages – Used on Macintosh computers; used to create documents

Spreadsheet Software Apple Numbers – Used on Macintosh Computers to create spreadsheets Apple Numbers – Used on Macintosh Computers to create spreadsheets Microsoft Excel – used on computers that run Windows to create spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel – used on computers that run Windows to create spreadsheets.

Tablet PCs Can twist and turn the screen around Can twist and turn the screen around Great for writing and drawing Great for writing and drawing Come with a stylus Come with a stylus

Database Software Microsoft Access – used on Windows computers; used to create simple database solutions Microsoft Access – used on Windows computers; used to create simple database solutions Bento 3 by FileMaker – used on Macintosh computers for database solutions Bento 3 by FileMaker – used on Macintosh computers for database solutions

Netbooks A small, usually slow laptop only used for web surfing. A small, usually slow laptop only used for web surfing.

PDAs Often called “pocket PCs” Often called “pocket PCs” Used for , texting, etc. Used for , texting, etc. Usually the size of a cell phone. Usually the size of a cell phone.

Other Handheld Devices Blackberry – a “smartphone” used for , calling, texting, internet, etc. Blackberry – a “smartphone” used for , calling, texting, internet, etc. Apple iPhone – Fully touch screen; apps from the App Store used for all types of things. Texting, calling, internet, , etc. Apple iPhone – Fully touch screen; apps from the App Store used for all types of things. Texting, calling, internet, , etc.

Other Peripherals Bluetooth Headset – used for hands- free calling. Bluetooth Headset – used for hands- free calling. Webcam – great for videoconferencing or web chatting. Webcam – great for videoconferencing or web chatting.