Introduction With the fast-growing technological era, there has been a tremendous growth in the demand and discovery of new devices and equipment to support this process of digitization. Today, no one can confidently say that they are not dependent on gadgets and devices for making day-to-day lives convenient and smooth. The very basic talk would go with our very own smartphones and laptops, which have made our lives both at home and at the office liveable. Life runs on through mobiles, laptops, desktops, Mac books, and a never-ending list of gadgets that we use on a daily basis. This is why; we need to keep these gadgets in good shape and structured to meet the daily requirements. Fast and updated gadgets have become a necessity in today’s world and their upkeep mostly depends on their built-in features like operating systems, storage, processors, display, camera, sounds, etc. These features only make a device its actual worth in money as well as a usage to its user. But here in this write-up, we will stay focused on a very basic in-built feature of our smartphones, the operating system. Through this blog, we're gonna try to clear out the basic debate of which is the better option- Windows or macOS? Windows V/s macOS When you talk of operating systems, it is the fundamental software that runs the computer system or mobiles. It is the basic system that is responsible for all the workings of computers, laptops, and mobiles. From processing, storage, hardware management, software management, network, security, and everything, operating systems do it all. When it comes to performance, security, or specific tasks that need to be done, there happen to be only two monopolists – Apple and Microsoft. But which one is suitable is a negotiable concern, Windows vs macOS, which one goes better? Let’s get through the one-by-one comparison to reach a conclusion based on certain technical parameters. Starting up and getting logged into the system: Talking about starting up, both the OSs offer resembling options. Traditional and varying technologies have always been top-notch with both companies. If you have Windows, then you have several login options like passwords, Pins, fingerprints sensors, biometric devices, and even face login, the coolest of all others. There only, if you have Mac OS, you can easily log in using your touchpad to get logged in. Updating and setup procedure: One of the most critical requirements stays updating and setup process initially required. Everyone needs it to be easily doable to avoid unnecessary headaches. Thereby, both the companies offer only the structured and very clear setup and updating processes. Microsoft installs OS even on voice instructions, whereby Apple launches updates automatically. Both automatically recognize and install compatible drivers as per the requirements of the hardware devices attached. Hardware compatibility: Well, in this niche, both windows and macOS seem to be very varying considering the compatibility as well as the cost. The problem with macOS devices is that they are quite expensive when compared with Windows’ hardware cabinet. Windows is comparatively popular due to its compatibility with a large range of hardware devices instead of sticking to only Microsoft products therein. Application compatibility: Both Windows and MacOS offer a wide range of applications and utilities to support their devices and ease out the usage by users of every age. This is true with almost every widget available over both the OS. However, utilities offered by MacOS are more performant and superior to Windows. Outside Applications compatibility: Every company would work on its products easily but when it comes to third-party applications, it gets a bit difficult to manage. Initially, Apple products faced this criticism of non-compatibility with third-party applications; however, the same problem was countered by Apple gradually to reach out where it presently is in the market even though providing costly products than its competitors. On the other hand, windows proved to be very compatible with most third-party applications unless they might harm your device. Search options: Both the OS go hand in hand when it comes to search options. The search option is available all the time and at the easiest accessibility possible in both operating systems. Both the OS give features of searching by voice through their respective built-in features Cortana and Siri. Siri has been the most unique discovery initially, but slowly the feature got copied by many of its competitors. Now, windows also provide voice search through Cortana. File management: Another concern for most devices is accessibility to the data or information stored in the device. Windows uses a file explorer-like file management application, whereas, in MacOS you have a finder to access the stored files and documents. Both the OS have resembling features like recent folders, search options within, etc for file management, however, MacOS have additional efficiency in the form of multiple tabs in Finder’s window. Security management: This is one of the most important concerns for most of the users throughout the globe, but recently, MacOS proved to be the most reliable option than Windows and, by the way, the popularity of Mac devices has increased recently. Mac devices are more secure than Windows devices. Also, Mac devices are more stable than Windows. So, within this feature, MacOS is a clear winner. Conclusion So, after considering many parameters to judge out the best suited operating system, we can only provide you with the basis to compare and the rest would depend on your choices and requirements. Life seems to be so incomplete without these technological developments that looked almost impossible a few years back. They have become such an integral part of our lives that we hardly can distinguish whether we run the devices or the devices that seem to control our lives. So, in such an era, you can always choose something that meets all your concerns within your budget. A fledged and cheaper option would never look bad for a technology geek.
