When you plug a new device into your computer (so a new type of hardware), it should automatically be recognised. If you don’t get any message when plugging in a new device, you can check the “Device Manager”. This is a Control Panel in Microsoft Windows OS that allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer.

To install new software programs you can either download them from the internet or install them from a folder on your computer or external device, such as a CD/DVD or USB drive. To install a software application from the internet, open your web browser and type the name of the program in the search bar.

The installation file should be visible via a download button on the webpage as seen in the example below.

Click ‘Download’ to start the download process. You should be able to view the progress of the download on the bottom left of the webpage. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, this might take some time.

Once the download is complete, simply click on the installation file to start the set up of your new program.

Navigate through the instructions of the installation process. Make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully, if there are any, before agreeing, and fill in any necessary information if required. Finally, select ‘Close’ to complete installation.