OS
Computer's core software
OS is the abbreviation for operating system—the software that manages a computer's basic functions and runs other programs.
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android are all operating systems: Which OS are you running?
The new OS update broke my printer. (Lowercase os is a Latin anatomical term.)
Primary computer interface
- GUIVisual computer interface
- command-lineText-based computer interface
- taskbarApplication shortcut strip
- iconsRepresentative small images
widgets · menu · window · notification · dialog · shortcut · terminal · shell
Microsoft operating system
Software managing computer resources
- kernelSeed or essential core
- processSteps toward a result
- threadFiber for stitching
- schedulerOne who arranges timing
multitasking · interrupt · driver · daemon · service · init · permissions · root
Metal goods and fittings
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- CPUMain computing chip
- ARMReduced instruction processor standard
- x86Intel processor architecture
Intel · AMD · firmware · UEFI · compatibility · embedded · server · mainframe
Formal request document
- installationProcess of putting in
- updateNew version or information
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- patchMaterial covering damage
version · repository · bundle · executable · runtime · dependency · uninstall · registry
desktop
Primary computer interface
- GUIVisual computer interface
- command-lineText-based computer interface
- taskbarApplication shortcut strip
icons · widgets · menu · window · notification · dialog · shortcut · terminal · shell · dock
Windows
Microsoft operating system
operating system
Software managing computer resources
scheduler · multitasking · interrupt · driver · daemon · service · init · permissions · root · admin
hardware
Metal goods and fittings
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- CPUMain computing chip
- ARMReduced instruction processor standard
x86 · Intel · AMD · firmware · UEFI · compatibility · embedded · server · mainframe · workstation
application
Formal request document
- installationProcess of putting in
- updateNew version or information
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
patch · version · repository · bundle · executable · runtime · dependency · uninstall · registry · configuration
- ITIT support, computer, IT manager, IT services, IT director
- tech termsinternet, code, emoji, wireless, email
- clothing sizesXS, S, M, L, XL
- Medical AbbreviationsBP, CBC, CPR, CT, DNA
- Tech AcronymsCPU, RAM, ROM, URL, HTML
- Coast Guardlighthouse, gunboat, Coastie, buoys, coast guard
Formal request document
app · software application · desktop application · mobile app · program