Operating Systems Resources

Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Operating Systems

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find articles from our experts, feature definitions, discussions from users like you, and reports from industry data.

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Operating Systems Articles

Memory Management in OS: Learn Techniques and Applications

No matter what type of device you’re working on, the operating system (OS) is the heart of it all. It manages the device's memory, processes, and any software installed.

by Holly Landis

What Is an Operating System? Types of OS and Functions

If you’re anything like me, you have at least 20 browser tabs open, along with a couple of spreadsheets and probably some music.

by Sudipto Paul

How to Fix Packet Loss: 9 Steps and Tips from Real Users

Packet loss causing slow service and network connectivity issues?

by Sudipto Paul

Operating Systems Glossary Terms

Virtual Memory

Learn about virtual memory, a memory management technique that expands RAM capacity by borrowing space from the hard drive.

by Mara Calvello

CPU Scheduling

Learn about CPU scheduling, a crucial process in operating systems that manages multiple processes on a single CPU.

by Mara Calvello

Zero-Day Attack

What is a zero-day attack and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand zero-day attacks.

by Rachana Hasyagar

Versioning

Versioning is the process of assigning unique names or identifiers to manage multiple versions of software. Learn more about versioning, types of versioning schemes, and best practices to follow during a software release.

by Keerthi Rangan

Desktop as a Service

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) delivers a virtual desktop environment on the cloud to any device, anywhere. Learn how DaaS benefits business workflows.

by Sagar Joshi

Sandbox

A sandbox is a secure testing environment that lets users run applications without affecting the original application. Learn more about its benefits.

by Sagar Joshi

Operating System

An operating system is a bridge between the user and computer hardware. Learn more about its types, examples, functions, and how it differs from kernel.

by Sagar Joshi

Operating Systems Discussions

Question on: Windows 11

Resolution for Gaming Platforms

When would microsoft be resolving the issue of gaming platforms in windows 10 ? Can we roll back to windows 10 after upgrading of windows when microsoft launches next version of windows 10 ? Can we have microsoft applications by default integrated in operating system from microsoft ?

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The Game Mode is ‘On’ by default, but it doesn’t hurt to do a quick check. To do that, go to Settings (Windows key + I) > Gaming > Game Mode (left sidebar). You’ll now see a ‘Game Mode’ toggle in the right pane. Switch it on if it isn’t already. If your PC is a super-high-end beast, you probably don’t need much tweaking anyways. But if you are like the rest of us and have to make do with something less than top-tier, you may need to make some sacrifices in the graphics department for smoother gameplay. Lowering your game’s graphics settings can improve FPS by easing the load on the GPU. It won’t have to support as many pixels with each frame. Most dedicated gaming PCs of relatively recent vintage can handle 1080p@60FPS in most games. However, some might struggle to support 4K or even 2K resolutions, while your typical office laptop might even struggle with 1080p gaming. So make sure you try out a few options to find the optimal balance between graphics quality and higher FPS. Some games will have simple settings like ultra, high, medium, and low, while others have sliders, numerical settings, etc. Here’s a quick look at some of the options in PUBG. Update Graphics Drivers to Optimize Windows 10 PC for Gaming Another classic piece of troubleshooting advice is updating the GPU to the latest drivers can greatly enhance gaming performance. The chart below from Nvidia shows how drivers can help improve FPS in games by as much as 23% in some cases. The same holds for AMD Radeon drivers as well. If you’re new to PC gaming, follow our detailed guide on how to update drivers on your Windows 10 PC.

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Answered: Michael Hmar on July 21, 2021

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Question on: Windows 11

What is a better to not lack storage?

I love windows but alot of people including me see there is a storage problem.

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install extra storage or use external storage

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Answered: Aditya Sharma on December 6, 2022

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Question on: Android