Multifrequency monitor

A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can display in a variety of resolutions.

Multitasking

The ability of a computer and an operating system to work on more than one command or task at a time. The tasks are actually not performed at the same time, but they are assigned priorities and rapidly processed by the computer in sequential order. See also OS/2 and UNIX.

Numeric keypad

The number and cursor control keys grouped together on the right side of the keyboard. The operation of the dual-use keys

on the numeric keypad is controlled by the

(-1 key.

 

 

 

 

Operating speed

The speed at which the computer’s processor can execute commands, usually expressed in megahertz (MHz), such as 33 MHz. See also Megahertz.

Operating system

A collection of programs that manage a computer’s operations, such as interpreting input, managing files, and reading and writing data to disk. The operating system (such as MS-DOS, OS/2, or UNIX) provides the foundation for the other programs you use and controls the usage of the hardware resources.

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