Want to switch between multiple operating systems? A parallel installation or a virtual PC are great options.

Moreover, the ability to run Arduino and MicroPython programs simultaneously on separate cores of a multi-core microcontroller opens up new avenues for parallel processing and task optimization.

Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard on Thursday were among the first system vendors to introduce PCs and workstations based on Intel's new Pentium D 840 dual-core processor.