Multitasking is the ability to execute multiple separate tasks in afashion that is seemingly simultaneous. Note the phrase “seeminglysimultaneous.” Short of a multiple processor system, there is no ...

I've long been a big fan of multitasking. These days, though, I find myself running not only several programs at a time but multiple operating systems as well. Admittedly, as a technology reviewer I'm ...

Features on silicon chips have continued to shrink, but they're coming close to hitting a wall where quantum effects will make controlling the flow of electrons a completely different challenge than ...

Apple’s iPadOS 26.1 reintroduces the beloved Slide Over multitasking feature, bringing improved window control, smoother ...

Although Embedded Multitasking With Small Microcontrollers is not an exhaustive treatise on multitasking operating systems, it does a good job on the two areas it does address: state machines and ...

One of the standout features introduced in the 26.1 update is the new translucency control for Liquid Glass. This feature allows users to adjust the transparency of the effect without completely ...

The upcoming 4.0 reference release of Apple's iPhone OS will deliver new support for running multiple concurrent third party apps, and allow users to switch between them using a windows management ...