Software

4. The proprietary mobile operating system that powers iPhones and iPads, known for its closed ecosystem and intuitive interface.
6. This foundational code acts as a bridge between the hardware and the applications you directly interact with.
7. A language translator that reads the entire source code and translates it into a standalone executable program before it runs.
9. Tools that convert human-readable code into machine-executable instructions, encompassing compilers and interpreters.
11. A type of software bundle where multiple applications, like a word processor and a spreadsheet, are packaged together to work seamlessly.
12. A dominant, feature-rich application in its category, so ubiquitous that its name is often used as a verb for creating documents.
13. The essential core software that manages a computer's memory, processes, and all its hardware and software.

1. Bespoke software, built from scratch by developers to address a very specific problem or need for a single client.
2. A language translator that converts and executes source code line by line, often making it slower but easier for debugging.
3. A program designed to perform maintenance or support tasks, often unseen by the average user, like disk cleanup or antivirus functions.
5. Ready-to-use software designed for a wide audience to perform common tasks, such as word processing or photo editing.
8. Off-the-shelf software that has been extensively modified to fit a specific organization's unique workflow.
10. The category of programs you directly use to accomplish specific tasks, from writing a document to browsing the web.