The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

Editor's Note: Embedded Systems Architecture, 2nd Edition, is a practical and technical guide to understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. Offering detailed ...

In the realm of modern data management, few technologies hold as much promise and versatility as the ZFS file system. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems for their Solaris operating system, ZFS ...

Following some speculative chatter in the Twitterverse, Apple has at long last introduced a much-needed file management application for iOS that gives iPhone and iPad users significantly more control ...

(1) The low-level file management handled by the operating system. See file system. (2) Software that manages data files. See file management system. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. File Explorer (Windows) and Finder (macOS) are essential for keeping ...

The file management features within Windows have not drastically changed for a number of versions, but copying, moving, renaming, and deleting are by far the most heavily used features within Windows ...

Windows users believe their OS has a superior file management system to macOS’ Finder. While that assertion is up for debate, one file management feature Mac users can hold above Windows is Finder ...

Lots of reviewers (including ours) have echoed this gripe about the iPad: It needs a file management system. But given that Steve Jobs can sometimes be a tiny bit stubborn about responding to critics’ ...