There are many different types of applications and scenarios that an operating system is useful. If a user wants to connect a computer to a printer, the operating systems lets the computer interact with the printer hardware. Downloading an app like HP’s printer app can further help devices connect to a specific printer.

Operating systems also control the use of files in a system so that they can stay organized. For Windows, these files can easily be seen on File Explorer. There are apps, like Files by Google, that allow you to copy files to your Google Account.

Device Manager is a platform for managing some components of a computer, allowing an IT to analyze what is going on with the computer’s devices through the operating system. When I access my laptop’s Device Manager, it shows several devices and even displays the fact that I have the app Microsoft OneNote installed.

Similarly, using Task Manager allows IT professionals to see what applications are running or are currently using the CPU/Memory. This is important for troubleshooting any issues with the software which would affect the operating system as a whole. For example, if I have the Microsoft Teams app opened, then I could see how much CPU and Memory it is using.