___, such as windows or macos, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.

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Operating systems

___, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.

blade

In order to save space, some large, multi-user environments use thin units called ___ servers which can slide in and out of a rack that holds many of its companion servers.

Embedded systems

___ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.

Data

___ consist of individual facts or pieces of information.

Convertible

Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?

Processing

Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?

Output

Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?

MacBook Air

Which of the following is an example of an ultraportable computer?

Cloud computing

Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?

hardware

The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:

augmented

In ___ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

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What exists primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources?

The main responsibility of the operating system is to manage a computer's software and hardware resources. It is the computer's main control program. The OS controls and maintains a record of all other programs on the computer, including both application and system software.

What feature of macOS allows you to manage spaces?

If the desktop on your Mac gets cluttered with open app windows, you can use Mission Control to create additional desktops, called spaces, to organize the windows.

What are the 4 main operating systems?

For the most part, the IT industry largely focuses on the top five OSs, including Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, Google's Android OS, Linux Operating System, and Apple iOS.

What does the operating system manage?

The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.