OS Basics
What OS stands for
What is Operating System?
The creator of the Windows OS
Who is Microsoft?
The creator of the Mac OS
Who is Apple?
This Android feature allows users to lock their phones and remotely erase data if it is lost or stole
What is find my device?
This open-source operating system is used by millions around the world and has popular distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian.
What is Linux?
2 Most popular OS for Computers
What is Windows and Mac OS?
Apps and files are opened in this
What are Windows?
The name of app icon with a face
What is the finder?
This mode on Android devices reduces power consumption by limiting background processes and notifications.
What is Battery Saver Mode?
This mobile operating system, developed by Apple, is exclusive to their iPhones and iPads. This operating system, developed by Linus Torvalds, is known for being open-source and highly customizable.
What is iOS?
2 most popular OS for cell phones
What is Android and IOS?
This feature in Windows allows you to go back to previous versions of files and folders.
What is File History?
Command + Option + Escape
This mode allows Android users to access advanced settings and features intended for app developers.
What is Developer Mode?
This is the most popular mobile operating system worldwide, used in smartphones and tablets.
What is the Android?
The names of the voice controlled assistants used by Windows and Mac OS
What is Cortana and Siri?
Key command to open task manager to force a program frozen program to close
Ctrl + Alt + Del
This macOS app helps manage and synchronize your notes, to-do lists, and reminders across Apple devices.
What is the Reminders app?
This system tool in Android allows users to restore their device to factory settings, erasing all personal data.
What is Factory Reset?
The operating system uses this type of software to communicate with hardware peripherals like printers and keyboards
What are device drivers?
Disadvantage of upgrading your operating system
What is some older programs will no longer work?
This feature, introduced in Windows 7, allows users to pin frequently used programs to the taskbar.
What is taskbar pinning?
This macOS feature protects your Mac from unauthorized software by checking apps before they are installed.
What is Gatekeeper?
This store is the primary source for downloading apps on Android devices.
What is the Google Play Store?
This infamous Windows error is often referred to as the "Blue Screen of Death."
What is system crash?