abstract:In computing, multitasking is a method where multiple tasks, also known as processes, are performed during the same period of time. The tasks share common processing resources, such as a CPU and main memory.
Christine McCleary leaves glasses in different prescriptions and combinations in strategic spots around the house, including bifocal sunglasses for driving and two strengths of computer glasses for multitasking.
Nonetheless, the term multitasking originally comes out of the computer science literature, and refers to independent computing threads run at the same time.