What are some differences, between Mac OS and windows? Like the layout of the software, small to big differences. I have never really used a mac. I seen the OS in videos, and was always interested in it. It's beautiful, and I can't think of a time windows looked better than mac OS. I heard Mac is more intuitive, easy to find things, with nice hot keys.

What are some differences, between Mac OS and windows? Like the layout of the software, small to big differences. I have never really used a mac. I seen the OS in videos, and was always interested in it. It's beautiful, and I can't think of a time windows looked better than mac OS. I heard Mac is more intuitive, easy to find things, with nice hot keys.

Where do I begin? I'll keep it short. Apple operates a closed ecosystem, meaning both the operating system and the hardware are controlled by one company. This tight integration ensures everything works perfectly together (almost all the time). The core Unix foundation was developed by Steve Jobs when he left Apple to start NeXT Computers. Because of this, the operating system is extremely solid and robust, completely bypassing a lot of the typical Windows headaches. Apple computers tend to have a much longer lifespan because the hardware and OS don't get bogged down by bloatware over the years the way Microsoft systems often do.

The environment is sleek, welcoming, and user-friendly, yet powerful enough to let you dive deep under the hood thanks to that Unix-like core. Linux is great, but sometimes it feels like you need a Ph.D. just to get a basic feature working. Windows has its uses, but it's packed with so many ads and so much bloatware that you constantly find yourself needing a new machine just to keep up. macOS is the perfect happy medium between the two.

Furthermore, macOS can run the monster apps that Linux simply can't—industry standards like Pro Tools, the Adobe suite, Microsoft Office, and so on. Yes, Linux has alternative office suites, but let's be real: it's not MS Office.

Macs absolutely excel in the video, audio, and photography sectors. I've been a Network Engineer for over 30 years, supporting hundreds of corporate PCs and servers running various Windows and Linux environments, and I do it all from an iMac. If I ever need to run Windows to test something, it's no problem at all—my Mac handles it easily by booting right into Windows!

My personal setup includes two i7 27" Retina iMacs running macOS Sonoma, and two i7 Mac Mini Servers running Windows 10 and Linux, respectively.

The only real caveat: if you are a heavy gamer who needs to run top-tier, system-heavy games, you should definitely get Windows.

BTW - you can always convert your Windows PC to a "Hackintosh" - LOL

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I want a mac so bad! I have only used windows and linux. Windows only has the edge in gaming. If I want to game, I'll play it on a console. I love linux, and it's beautiful, but everything is rough around the edges. There is no standard when it comes to layout of their programs. I don't really play games on pc anymore. I can't keep up, it costs too much! Back when windows 98 was released mac, clearly had a better looking gui. Even my linux box, I use as my daily driver, looks like mac os. I am sure, looking like it doesn't mean much. Mac has lots of hot keys and built in features, I'm sure ubuntu doesn't have lol. My brother Will-e hates macs, and apple phones. I love my Iphone, and my Ipad dearly. I use my Ipad as a computer, pretty much. I do everything on it lol.