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Carol Moh

MacOS vs Windows - What do you use and why?

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I use a Mac, as does pretty much everyone else in the team! I have used MacOS for so long I would be lost without it. (Also, probably because personally and professionally, I am in too deep when it comes to the Apple ecosystem 😅) Within the tech, I have worked and met a lot of people who prefer MacOS over Windows, so was curious to know if the PH community is similar!

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Stephan Minos
I'm a MacOS user too, but I have also used windows for many years before switching to MacOS, and I like Windows for its wider software compatibility.
Maria Anosova 🔥
I have both and I use both, too.
Carol Moh
@maria_anosova Ahh so do you use each one for specific tasks/programs?
Olga Knyazeva
@maria_anosova so do I . Windows on pc and iOS on phone. It works very well for me!
Anna Sazonova
for someone who continues to study there is no way to install all the necessary software on mac🤷🏻‍♀️
Carol Moh
@szznv ahh yes that makes things more clear cut on what you use! 😅 Also welcome to PH I see you are new to the community 🙌
Oleg Naumenko
MacOS. Plenty of merits, unix on full throttle
Niko Germish
I really enjoy using macOS, but there's one disappointment - it doesn't support Age of Empires 2 for gaming. So, I find joy in watching others play it instead 🥹
Alexander Ptitsyn
Only Windows. I have no choice😁
Carol Moh
@alexanderptitsyn ahh but if you had a choice... maybe MacOS? 😉
Gadir
I'm currently using MacOS. Previously there was Windows. After switching to a new system, I realized how weak Windows is and does not successfully imitate MacOS in some cases. Although, of course, Windows also has its advantages
Carol Moh
@gipetto Agreed, once I switched over, I never looked back 😂 I edit a lot of content (video and photos) in and outside of work and just feel I get a better experience working on a Mac than Windows. What would you say are Windows's advantages over MacOS?
Ramit Koul
As a software professional, I would always pick Linux or MacOS over Windows because of the simplicity of working and better support on these eco-systems. I have been using Linux for a long time and now from past couple of years, using MacOS now. All I can say is that if you prefer little to no configurations and more of stability, then MacOS is better but if you prefer to configure everything in OS according to your needs (eg. window manager, kernel, ram management, drivers etc etc), then only Linux gives you that control. And if gaming is your priority, go ahead with Windows or a Gaming Console, there is no other choice available.
Carol Moh
@ramitkoul that makes a lot of sense especially for your needs! I wonder if Apple will ever enter the gaming space - would be quite interesting!
Ramit Koul
@carolmoh Yeah, now, they are trying with their powerful ARM chips and GPUs to attract the game devs (recently, announcing AAA titles on iPhone 15 Pro Max), it's still a long way to go. Let's see how it goes.
Kabir Haynes
MacOS
Niamh McGlade
MacOS all the way
Simon Rosner
MacOS because of games
angel william
Window because a don't have macbook
Egon Tyrell
MacOS
Richael Morio
I am a window person
Sia
OSX, because I like things that work and are comfortable.
Ahoshanur Rahman
Windows. Machines are upgradeable!
Philipp Jackson
MacOS only! But... wish there were a bit more games for it :)
Carol Moh
@ffffilipp Ahh, yes I have heard this from my gamer friends. Is it because it is much harder to create for MacOS? Or it's just not able to be customized to handle heavy game use?
Florian Hidayat
As someone who codes, Mac is a no-brainer for me. The ease of installing with Homebrew and the presence of XCode are just a couple of things that make me prefer Mac. I'm somewhat deep in the ecosystem too, so that's part of the reason I guess. I presume it'd be different if you depend on some software on Windows though, or if you game on your computer.
Carol Moh
@florian_pranata_hidayat Once you take that step into the Apple ecosystem, it's a slippery slope 😅 I'm not a code but for me, the way I can bounce between my laptop and phone so seamlessly, especially when I have my AirPods in, is something I could never give up! Is there anything that you think Windows does better than MacOS?
Bruce
MacOs
Arais
MacOS