An operating system is a collection (or suite) of programs that manages and controls the computer. Operating systems have many functions: A user interface is a program, or suite of programs that ...

Functions of the Operating System Booting Up The OS is the first thing that loads when you power on your device. It initialises hardware, checks systems, and prepares the computer for use.

PCs connected to the internet in particular are then fundamentally less protected. However, the security functions of the operating system remain active, including malware protection.

Apple gives its operating systems a new coat of paint – as glassy as it is pastel. New functions are also on the way, including for Apple Intelligence.

Without them, numerous functions of the operating system won’t work. Let’s dig into how Windows services can be useful, how to create your own services, and how to delete unimportant services.