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How to highlight rows with weekend days in excel?

Shubhi Rastogi
Updated on 12-Apr-2023 10:51:26

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In the article, the users are going to highlight the rows with weekend in Microsoft Excel. There are the several features in the excel sheet including conditional formatting, format cells that the users must fill any type of color according to the need. The users can use the conditional formatting for highlighting the weekends in the row. The users can use select the conditional format to highlight the row one by one in which you want to fill the color in any cell. With the help of this problem statement, finance department may calculate the salary of the employees after ... Read More

How to highlight unlocked cells in Excel?

Shubhi Rastogi
Updated on 12-Apr-2023 10:20:20

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In the article, the users are going to highlight unlocked cells which are not locked in Microsoft Excel. There are the several features in the excel sheet including conditional formatting, format cells that the users have to fill any type of color according to the need. The users can use the formula for changing cell value in the new formatting rule dialog box. The users can use select the range in which you want to fill the color in any cell. Step 1 Deliberate the excel sheet with the data. First, open the excel sheet and create the data one ... Read More

How to highlight non-blank cells in excel?

Shubhi Rastogi
Updated on 12-Apr-2023 10:16:30

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In the article, the users are going to highlight the non-blank cells present in Microsoft Excel. There are the several features in the excel sheet including conditional formatting, format cells that the users have to fill any type of color according to the need. The users can use the formula for blank cells in the new formatting rule dialog box. The users can use select the range in which you want to fill the color in any cell. To highlight non-blank cells in Excel Example 1 Step 1 Deliberate the excel sheet with the data. First, open the excel sheet ... Read More

File Allocation Methods

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 07-Apr-2023 16:14:47

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File allocation methods refer to the strategies employed by computer operating systems for the efficient distribution of storage space on disks or other storage media. Their main objective is to optimize the utilization of available space and minimize fragmentation, which can impede file access and decrease the overall performance of the system. There are several different file allocation methods that are commonly used, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Contiguous File Allocation In this method, files are stored in a continuous block of free space on the disk meaning that all the data for a particular file is ... Read More

Disc Scheduling Algorithms

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 07-Apr-2023 16:12:26

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Disc scheduling is an important process in operating systems that determines the order in which disk access requests are serviced. The objective of disc scheduling is to minimize the time it takes to access data on the disk and to minimize the time it takes to complete a disk access request. Disk access time is determined by two factors: seek time and rotational latency. Seek time is the time it takes for the disk head to move to the desired location on the disk, while rotational latency is the time taken by the disk to rotate the desired data sector ... Read More

Disk Management in Operating System

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 07-Apr-2023 16:09:40

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As a computer user, you might have noticed that your computer's hard drive can become cluttered and slow over time. This is where disk management comes into play. Disk management is a process used by your computer's operating system to manage the storage of your data on your hard drive. In this article, we will simplify the concept of disk management and explore the different tasks involved in managing your hard drive. We will also discuss the tools available to help you manage your hard drive and some simple tips to keep your hard drive running smoothly. Definition of Disk ... Read More

Dining-Philosphers Solution using Monitors

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 07-Apr-2023 16:07:56

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An operating system is software that manages every single aspect of a computer so that it can function smoothly and properly. Because of this reason, the OS has to perform several tasks simultaneously. Doing simultaneous tasks isn’t really a problem for the OS but when this simultaneous task uses a common resource, then it becomes a mishap. To overcome this situation synchronization is introduced, which basically manages the processes that share the same resource. Dining Philosophers problem is a classic synchronization problem. What is Dining Philosophers Problem? The story behind Dining Philosophers problem is that it represents a scenario where ... Read More

Deadlock, Starvation & LiveLock

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 07-Apr-2023 16:06:41

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In operating system, there are some common types of "stucking" situations. Among these, Deadlock, Starvation, and Livelock are three well-known terms. Deadlock, Starvation, and Livelock are related concepts in computer science that deal with synchronization issues in concurrent systems. Understanding these concepts is important for designing and implementing correct and efficient concurrent systems. Deadlock − A situation where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release a resource, creating a standstill. In other words, each process is holding a resource that the other process needs, and both are waiting for the other to release the resource. ... Read More

Difference between Deadlock Prevention and Deadlock Avoidance

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 06-Apr-2023 18:23:49

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Deadlock prevention and avoidance are crucial in operating systems because they help ensure that the system can continue to operate without being stuck in a deadlock. Deadlocks can cause a system-wide halt, leading to loss of data, system downtime, and reduced productivity. Therefore, it is essential to prevent or avoid deadlocks in a computer system to maintain its availability and reliability. Key Areas Covered What is Deadlock? What is Deadlock Prevention? Advantages and Disadvantages of Deadlock Prevention What is Deadlock Avoidance? Advantages and Disadvantages of Deadlock Avoidance Comparison between Deadlock Prevention and Deadlock Avoidance What is Deadlock? Deadlock ... Read More

Deadlock Detection and Recovery

Arnab Chakraborty
Updated on 06-Apr-2023 18:22:24

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Deadlock is a complex and potentially detrimental situation that can arise in computer systems where multiple processes are competing for the same shared resources. When two or more processes become deadlocked, it means that each process is holding on to resources that are necessary for the other process(es) to complete their tasks. This can lead to a complete standstill, as none of the processes can move forward without the release of the required resources. Deadlocks can cause severe performance and stability issues in a system, which can ultimately result in system downtime or even failure. Therefore, it is essential to ... Read More

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