The document provides an overview of application software, including: - Application software helps users solve specific problems and includes programs like tax preparation, budgeting, research, and games. - There are two main types: systems software which supports the computer system, and application software which solves user problems. - Application software can be proprietary, customized, standard packages, or off-the-shelf. It typically resides on a computer's hard disk but can also be stored on removable media.