Operating System (OS)

An Operating SystemAn operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and provides a platform for runn... More (OS) is the main software that runs your computer, smartphone, or tabletA tablet is a portable computing device that offers a combination of features found in laptops and s... More. It manages everything from opening programs to saving files and making sure different parts of the device work together properly. Popular operating systems include WindowsWindows is a widely used operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation, designed to provide a ... More (for most computers), macOS (for Apple computers), AndroidAndroid, developed by Google, is a versatile and user-friendly operating system that powers billions... More (for many smartphones and tablets), and iOSiOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its iPhone, iPad, and iPod ... More (for iPhones and iPads).

Think of the OS as the manager of a busy office. It organizes tasks, keeps things running smoothly, and makes sure all the different parts—like programs, files, and hardware—work together so you can use your device easily.