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Kernel: What it is, and why it's essential for your computer, smartphone, and tablet
An operating system is a complex piece of software with multiple components working together behind the scenes. One element is the kernel, which manages and controls how a device operates when ...
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kernel mode
The operating system mode. Processors operate either in kernel mode or "user mode." Also called "supervisor mode," the kernel mode enables the OS (kernel) to execute "privileged instructions ...
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CrowdStrike issues go beyond Windows: company's security software has reportedly been causing Linux kernel panics since at least April
For those unfamiliar, the "kernel" of an operating system refers to the layer outside of user interaction (typically called ...