Compare and contrast at least two (2) operating systems that are available today for use on personal computers and / or mobile devices.

Write a short paragraph in which you:

Label your response as Assignment 1B.
Locate where the software is installed and list the applications that are included in the installed Microsoft Office Suite. In addition to listing the components, describe any issues or concerns you may have about preinstalled software.
Predict the Microsoft Office component and / or feature that you believe will be the least difficult for you to learn and explain why.
Predict the Microsoft Office component and / or feature that you believe will be the most difficult for you to learn and explain why.
Start an instance of Microsoft Word. Take a screenshot of Microsoft Word which should be visible on the desktop of your computer. Save the screenshot using an image file format (e.g., .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using your full name (e.g., JohnDoe.png).
Submit the screenshot and written response according to the submission instructions.

Part B
“Operating System and Office Options” Please respond to the following:

Compare and contrast at least two (2) operating systems that are available today for use on personal computers and / or mobile devices. If you were considering the purchase of a new computing device (i.e., desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet), explain which one you would select. Then, include three (3) reasons as to why you would choose that type.
Read the article titled “Not ready for Office 2013? Here are five open alternatives.” You can also use the Internet or Strayer Library to research articles on alternatives to Microsoft’s offerings. Next, select one (1) application suite that could serve as an alternative to Microsoft Office 2013, and compare and contrast the main functionalities of each. Then, explain whether or not you would consider utilizing the selected alternative over Microsoft’s offering. Provide a rationale for your response.

Part C

“Security Concerns and Best Practices” Please respond to the following:

Give your opinion on what you believe to be the greatest IT security concern facing businesses today and explain the main reason(s) why you believe such is the case. Additionally, propose at least one (1) security control that a business could consider implementing in order to protect against the IT security concern in question.
Read the article titled “10 security best practice guidelines for consumers.” Next, identify the security practice guideline that you believe consumers should educate themselves with the most in order to keep their data private and job secure. Explain the key reasons why you believe the best practice you selected is important. Then, speculate on one (1) additional precaution (not listed in the article) that consumers could take in order to avoid potential security problems. Justify your response.