Volume 1: Foundations: How Everyday Technology Works3/10
  1. 01Digital Foundations 1-10
  2. 02Computer Hardware 11-20
  3. 03Operating Systems 21-30
  4. 04Internet and Networks 31-40
  5. 05The Web 41-50
  6. 06Programming 51-60
  7. 07Data and Databases 61-70
  8. 08Cloud and Modern Infrastructure 71-80
  9. 09Cybersecurity 81-90
  10. 10AI and Emerging Technology 91-100

Chapter 03 of 10

Operating Systems 21-30

10 lessons66 min readingParts 21-30
  1. 01What an Operating System DoesWhy do computers need Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS?7 min read
  2. 02The KernelWhat is the hidden core of an operating system?7 min read
  3. 03Processes and ThreadsHow can a computer appear to run many programs at once?7 min read
  4. 04Multitasking and SchedulingHow does the operating system decide which program gets CPU time?7 min read
  5. 05Virtual MemoryHow can programs use more memory than the installed RAM seems to allow?7 min read
  6. 06Files, Folders, and PathsHow does a computer organize and locate stored information?6 min read
  7. 07What a File Extension MeansDoes renaming .jpg to .pdf actually convert a file?6 min read
  8. 08Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareWhat does an installer change on a computer?6 min read
  9. 09Drivers: Translating for HardwareWhy does hardware sometimes need a special driver?6 min read
  10. 10Updates, Patches, and VersionsWhy do operating systems and applications update so often?6 min read