Computer & Online Safety Basics / How computers work
Lesson 7 of 30
Software and apps
Software is a set of instructions written by programmers. Apps you install are compiled or packaged code; websites are code your browser downloads and runs each time you visit.
Key points
- Only install apps from official stores or sites
- Updates fix bugs and security holes
- Remove apps you don't use any more
Quiz · +10 XP
Why should you keep apps updated?
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