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  2. Computer multitasking - Wikipedia

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    Modern desktop operating systems are capable of handling large numbers of different processes at the same time. This screenshot shows Linux Mint running simultaneously Xfce desktop environment, Firefox, a calculator program, the built-in calendar, Vim, GIMP, and VLC media player.

  3. Multiseat desktop virtualization - Wikipedia

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    Multiseat desktop virtualization is an entirely new methodology which combines the cost saving benefits and ease of maintenance of server based computing, the time savings of hardware agnostic cloning, and the capabilities of desktop virtualization, with the performance capabilities of real PC functionality. It takes advantage of this fact to ...

  4. Virtual desktop - Wikipedia

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    The first platform to implement multiple desktop display as a hardware feature was Amiga 1000, released in 1985. All Amigas supported multiple in-memory screens displayed concurrently via the use of the graphics co-processor, AKA the "Copper". The Copper was a simple processor that could wait for a screen position and write to hardware ...

  5. Are we multitasking too much? Why it can be stressful and ...

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    Of course it sounds like a great idea to take that meeting from the car, or to have Real Housewives on “in the background” while you work, or to check your emails while listening to a podcast.

  6. Desktop virtualization - Wikipedia

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    Desktop layering is a method of desktop virtualization that divides a disk image into logical parts to be managed individually. For example, if all members of a user group use the same OS, then the core OS only needs to be backed up once for the entire environment who share this layer.

  7. Virtualization - Wikipedia

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    Desktop virtualization is the concept of separating the logical desktop from the physical machine. Operating-system-level virtualization, also known as containerization , refers to an operating system feature in which the kernel allows the existence of multiple isolated user-space instances.

  8. How Many Checking Accounts Should You Have? - AOL

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    It is not a bad thing to have multiple checking accounts. It can help you set budgets for different short-term and long-term goals. Make sure you keep track of any accounts you have and what you ...

  9. The pros and cons of using multiple banks, according to ... - AOL

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    So savvy savers might want to open multiple accounts — a core brick-and-mortar checking account plus higher-yielding online savings accounts. Pro: Local bank familiarity plus corporate global reach