Lesson 2 Outcomes:

▪ Describe the functions of an operating system.

▪ Describe what is meant by the "desktop".

▪ Close, Restore, Maximize and Minimize buttons.

▪ Resizing buttons

▪ Moving windows

▪ The Recycle Bin

▪ The Start and Taskbar menu

This software works with the operating system. It controls how you, the software, and the hardware work together. Windows, Apple, Android, and Chrome are common operating systems.

Computers and laptops usually use Windows or Apple. Cell phones and tablets usually use Apple, Android, or Chrome software.