Multitasking

Multitasking or task switching may refer to:

• Computer multitasking, the concurrent execution of multiple tasks (also known as processes) over a certain period of time
• Cooperative multitasking
• Pre-emptive multitasking
• Context switch in computing
• Human multitasking, the apparent performance by an individual of handling more than one task at the same time
• Media multitasking, using TV, the Web, radio, telephone, print, or any other media in conjunction with another
• Task switching (psychology)

See also

• Task scheduler
• Task manager
• Taskmaster (disambiguation)
• Task (disambiguation)