THE game of thrones! When it comes to the operating system from a laptop or computer, the controversy arises: on one side, we have the fierce fans of the macOS, Apple's operating system and, on the other hand, the unconditional fans of the Windows, the Microsoft system. But, after all, which is better?
macOS and Windows are operating systems. widely used and both have their pros and cons. In terms of antique, Apple's software win the race for just a few months, having been released in its first version in November 1984. On the other hand, in terms of users, Windows is leader, being present in about 80% of the equipment.
Moving on to the more technical details, and specifically talking about the interface, macOS seems to be the preference: Apple's operating system is considered, by most users, to be more elegant and intuitive than the Microsoft system. macOS is known for its appearance more clean and minimalist, with well-designed icons and clear fonts. Its main menu, the Dock, it is, by default, located at the bottom of the screen and is easily customizable. On the other hand, Windows offers more control over the overall appearance to the user, which may include, for example, widgets on the main screen and other types of quick access elements. However, it is important to mention that, with the launch of the Windows 11, Microsoft seems to follow minimalist trend and "simplify" your toolbar as well, getting closer to the more visual clean already mentioned of macOS.
Advancing to the field of security, there is no doubt that Microsoft has been striving in recent years to improve the Windows Defender, the standard antivirus of your software. Still, the reputation of being more secure attributed to macOS is undeniable; Apple's software has a well-developed architecture and security policies, which makes this system much less targeted by malware and viruses. Furthermore, Apple has a history of regular security updates to fix any type of vulnerabilities.
As for the compatibility, the Windows is clearly the winner of the category. The macOS, despite being compatible with most popular applications, has a catalog that is significantly inferior to that of Microsoft's system. The Windows has a quite a larger software library and it is easier to find certain products, such as, for example, games and niche products.
Finally, a crucial aspect of any operating system is its performance. Generally speaking, for everyday use, macOS is known for being faster, which is also observed in intensive computing tasks, such as video or photo editing and rendering. However, Windows stands out in tasks that demand a lot from CPU, such as games, where Microsoft's operating system is the chosen one due to its speed and support.
In conclusion, both systems are an excellent option and each has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be analyzed according to the use that will be given to the equipment. It is also important to mention that the range of equipment with Windows is much broader, which means there are many more affordable laptop or computer options with this operating system, since macOS is only available for, as the name suggests, the Mac range.
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