The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

Modern real-time operating systems support multitasking with a priority-based pre-emptive scheduler. Each concurrent task (or “thread”) in an application program is assigned a priority number. It is ...

We have already considered the multi-tasking concept – multiple quasi-independent programs apparently running at the same time, under the control of an operating system. Before we look at tasks in ...

With cybersecurity threats on the rise and data breaches occurring almost every week, it’s natural to ask: What is the most secure operating system (OS)? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t ...

A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) task group operating in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 3, 2025. Satellite image ©2025 Vantor The Australian Defense Force is monitoring a four-ship People’s Liberation ...

A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) was launched from the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara while operating in the ...

With Windows 11, Microsoft has completely redesigned the task manager with smooth rounded edges, a new mica design language, and more to match the overall look and aesthetics of its latest desktop ...

SAN DIEGO – In an increasingly complex security environment, maintaining situational awareness along the U.S. border is vital. In support of the Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF- SB), the U.S.