Ever wonder how your computer juggles a dozen apps without throwing a digital tantrum? It's a fascinating dance of resource management! At the core, it’s about how programs share the central processing unit. There are two main approaches to keeping this digital peace. First, imagine programs politely taking turns, like waiting patiently in line for a barista. This is called cooperative multitasking. Each application willingly hands over control to the next program, allowing it to run. This metho