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We use Present Perfect Tense when we are talking about activities which happened in the past but their results are visible now.

The lift has broken down.

I've washed the car.

When we are talking about activities which have happened a specific number of times within pre-present period of time e.g. today, this morning, this year etc.

He has rung up three times this morning already.

When we are talking about activities which started in the past and continue until now.

He has been in the army for two years.

I have smoked since I left school.