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By itself, Windows 10 simply makes your computer work. If you want to write a letter, balance a budget, play a game, or design an object such as an engine or a building, you need to use software. Windows 10 comes with plenty of free software, but it’s likely you’ll want to install additional programs to perform specific tasks. Installing software on a computer might seem straightforward, but you need to be aware of several issues.
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Wang, W. (2016). Installing Software. In: Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2289-8_9
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