Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems

Whether you have a laptop, desktop, smartphone, or tablet, your device has an operating system (also known as an "OS"). In this video we'll show you what an operating system is and talk about a few of the most common operating systems.


Intro to Operating Systems

This tutorial will cover what an operating system is, the types of operating systems available and how we as users interact with the operating system to carry out tasks.

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This is a short 3 min video that explains the basics of Operating Systems!-- Created using PowToon 

What is a Binary System?

1s and 0s!

Binary & Data

Binary Language

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What is a Windows System?

Microsoft Windows

Bloomberg takes you on a trip down memory lane, showing off some of the best, and worst, of Windows. 

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Biography: Bill Gates

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What is Mac OS?

History of macOS

Apple is known for their well designed hardware, but even more recognizable are the advanced operating systems they create for their hardware. Because it is the oldest of the four operating systems, as it’s been around for 18 years. So let’s go back to January 1997, before macOS was even publicly available.

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What is iOS?

What is iOS? 

iOS for iPhones and iPads

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What is Android

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