Tech Glossary
What is Windows?
Windows is a computer operating system developed by Microsoft. There are several different versions of Windows, most of which are used on personal computers. Windows has a graphical user interface and is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. There are many different uses for Windows, from using it to surf the Internet and send e-mail to more advanced uses such as developing software and playing games. Windows has a very extensive Application Programming Interface (API) that allows developers to create programs that can run on Windows. Windows is one of the most used operating systems in the world and has a very large market share. However, there are several other operating systems that are also popular, including macOS from Apple and Linux.