Switching from macOS to Windows 11 | Mark Ellis Reviews
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I’ve been spending a fair bit of time switching between macOS and Windows 11. They’re both vastly different operating systems, but share some curious similarities. So, if you’re having to switch from macOS to Windows for work, or you’re just curious - this is the video for you.
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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Setting up and getting started
02:16 - macOS vs Windows 11
05:09 - What I miss from macOS
08:35 - Edge
09:58 - Conclusion
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Do you switch between macOS and Windows on a regular basis? What has surprised you the most, if so?
I don't really anymore, but mostly I communicate with my office PC running W10 via RDP.
What shocked me about this video, is that as a longtime Mac user, I learned more about what my Mac does than in the last five years. LOL
@@stevehinchey9013 Haha - wow! Glad to be of service :)
Hey if u still have a windows 11 laptop in ur house start it log in. open edge and any other application press and hold down ur windows key on the keyboard and us one of the arrow button to quickly switch into splitt screen mode!
U are missing the way of sending websites and links or pictures to ur pc. Just use smartphone link it is a preinstalled windows app. On IOS u will have to install windows link as an external app of course, but if u would use a Samsung device it comes as an integrated setting. And once connectet and registerd to your pc. U dont want to miss that kind of feature ever again
And if u want ot view files without opening them u dont even have to hit the spacebar anymore. Just go to the display settings of ur explorer which should be right next to the filter or sorting option, now click on blend in options. and choose , preview window. now whenever u click on any file. u can see whats inside of it
Windows user at work, Windows and Mac user at home, they both have their flaws but I think Windows 11 nailed it pretty much.
I have used both OSs for many years and could easily make a very long list of pros/cons on both sides. The sum total of those would make the two OSs quite similar when evaluating the user experience and productivity, were it not for the following issues that (for me) make Windows much better, at least for my work life:
1. Windows user interface is designed much more professionally. Everything is standardised, so that the same action is achieved always in the same manner (same menu option in the same position, same key sequence, etc.). With very few renegade exceptions (e.g. Adobe), all the main functions are executed in the same manner across the OS and all applications. MacOS in that respect seems like different groups of enthusiasts have been building the system over the years by throwing bits and pieces on it in whatever way seemed the best to them at the time and nobody ever bothered to coordinate this work. In the video you highlight one such example (maximising the window by double-clicking on its title bar), but there are many more.
2. In MacOS you need to click a window (if it’s different from the one you are currently in) once to get focus and then a second time to work in or on it (e.g. to write into it, to resize it or to click on a link if it is a browser). In Windows hovering over any open window takes focus of that window. Also, in Windows I have many years ago replaced the double-click with a single-click, which in MacOS is not possible. In my job I work on two screens and often have several Excel files, several Word files, several Powerpoint files, several PDF files and at least one browser and one File Explorer open at the same time. Whatever I'm doing, I'll be copying/pasting and also editing content between all those files, with an occasional need to fetch an image or another type of content using the File Explorer. That means constant jumping between the open windows. For the same workflow in MacOS I would need twice the number of mouse clicks compared to Windows. Both ease of use and productivity would suffer because of that, so I use Windows.
3. Windows Taskbar vs. MacOS Dock: In Windows I can do the following which is not possible in Mac OS: when hovering over an app icon in the Taskbar, miniature live representations pop up for every active instance of that app so I can quickly see and select the one I want to bring up by a single click on it. Once brought up, if I change my mind, another single click on the taskbar app icon minimises that window again. In MacOS, getting to the right window can turn out to be a lengthy trial and error process. With many windows open, the Windows way does wonders for productivity.
For personal use, I have the M1 MacBook Air & the Surface Laptop 4. I use both for different reasons. I find Windows to be more simple than macOS.
Windows 11 really does it for me after years of being a Mac user.
Good video. I use both Win11 and macOS regularly. One thing you haven't covered is how much easier Win11 is to use on a multi-monitor setup. Win11 displays a separate taskbar on each monitor which shows at a glance what apps are running on what monitor. macOS just has one taskbar on one monitor, which shows what apps are running but not on what monitor. Also, it's easier to 'snap' apps from one monitor to another in Windows, whereas in macOS you have to spend more time dragging and dropping and repositioning (to be fair, you do cover this on a single monitor).
@@googleuser211 I've given up using Macos on my multi-monitor setup. I now use Windows 11 on it only with my Surface Book 3 and only use my Macbook away from the office. I did manage to run Windows virtually on my Macbook using Parallels and that works fine on my multi monitor setup, but, of course, Windows runs more slowly in a virtual environment.
Hi. That is really interesting. I currently have a dual screen monitor setup on windows but was thinking of moving to Mac OS as I have an iPhone. Not sure I will now as dual monitor is vital for me working from home. Thanks for your post.
@@gunshowdeepburn Unless you need a specific app on MacOS or some better performance in tasks like video editing, I wouldn't make the move from Windows. Windows is just so much nicer and easier in a multi-monitor setup.
Just an FYI, with Microsoft PowerToys it's just Alt + Space to bring up the spotlight menu. A lot more practical and usable.
Maybe for a windows user, but Cmd+space on a Mac is more practical and very usable.
PowerToys Run is good for some more obscure stuff, but if all you're doing is launching apps or finding files then you can literally just press Windows (to bring up the start menu) and start typing. I do that _all_ the time and I'm amazed more people don't.
@@kevinmiles5770 lol when people suggest that spotlight is better, it's that the returned results are better, not the practicality or usability of the key command. It's comments like these that make me embarrassed to be a lifetime mac os user.
@@asapatheist you can be embarrassed all you want. A simple cmd+space bar is a simple way to do a search on the Mac and on the internet via spotlight, you see what you’re looking for you click it it brings up your results. I have been a long time Mac OS user/owner sine 1991. Macs are not perfect but to suggest that spotlight is somehow crippled because you use PowerToys Run on a PC ?
@@kevinmiles5770 go re-read tb3420's comment, 1 is less than 2. It's that simple. It's objectively more simple. Take the win on the results being better and the query can be less accurate. I can't agree to disagree with you when you objectively can't disagree.
I'm a life long window users who has switched my personal computing to 14" M1 pro MacBook. I find a few niggles with macOS over Windows 10 & 11. The biggest is the way windows work with external monitors, Windows seems so much better and simpler. macOS seems clunky having to click once in MacBook Pro screen or external monitors to activate, or when dragging an app that won't move to the other screen, Windows is so much more natural in this regard. The other odd thing was having to use terminal to enable hibernation on macOS, whereas on Windows it's an option (albeit a little bit burred).
Window management is my biggest gripe about working on my mac machines versus my windows desktop. I use better snap tool (Think it's a few bucks) and it makes the experience MUCH better. I'd recommend checking out that or magnet to help with window management
@@donhurst7904 Same here. Windows management by default on Mac OS is nowhere near as good as Windows, especially Windows 11. I use Magnet to solve that issue. However, I do think Apple need to build a feature like the magnet app into Mac OS. MacOS window management is dated in my opinion. That’s my only real gripe with Mac OS though
I've recently found myself going in the opposite direction (Windows to Mac). Overall, they're so similar that it's hard to get all that bothered by the minor differences. I did learn a few things about MacOS from this video, like the ability to preview files and how you can snap windows to different sides of the screen (I actually bought the Magnet app because I didn't think you could do this otherwise)
Long term Windows user who has been working on Mac for 18 months now, and while the hardware is premium, MacOS is still infuriating. The weird way minimize hides things, the inconsistency around Fullscreen, the subpar side by side, and the painful folder navigation through finder and file dialogs are all things that still slow me down to a point of frustration. My assessment is that if i'm doing one task, MacOS is fine. When you're doing a lot of interdependent tasks and having to switch between things, or manipulate multiple files at a time, MacOS creates significant inertia through it's rigid workflow.
I was given a mac at work and really hate it. I use my own laptop
My opinion as a 30+ year Apple user: Apple pushed almost all resources in to iPhone/iPad development for the better part of a decade, leaving macOS to stagnate.
Apple have started to take the Mac seriously again in the last few years, but the damage has been done. Right now, macOS feels old, incomplete, still buggy. Side-by-side windowing is a joke, the full-screen windowing system is typical Apple-controlling nonsense, and the Finder is as bad as ever when it comes to networked storage and wireless devices.
And it goes without saying that the Mac is pathetic for gaming. All my gaming is done on a Windows box, running Steam. Apple may love the billions it makes from games on iOS, but it sure as hell doesn't like games on the Mac, and never has.
Now, I'm still wedded to my Macs. (I'm an iOS developer, so there's not much choice in the matter.) And I'm not sure I could live without Mac-only Sketch. But the Mac has languished for many years, and has suffered from many of Apple's "we know best" design decisions. Apple need to understand that their competition has gotten better, and is surpassing them in some areas.
Also, setting up continuity is on par with Apple IF you have an Android Phone.
100% agree with you ❤️🔥
"Apple need"?????????
It's "Apple needs"
damn
Nothing even in iPhone, just keep copying from Android!
As a C# and Unity Developer, I highly love Windows waaaay more. I have both, a brand new Mac M1 Pro laptop (with docking station) and a Windows 11 i7-10 series desktop.
The Mac usually causes crashes on most of my common used programs as a dev (Unity, Chrome, Visual Studio Code and Professional). It always has access issues when trying to create file parsers and working with file management. You can't adjust the individual volumes of apps without using a third party, my output/input devices always changes, it doesn't natively support creating multiple instances of an application without the app itself implementing it and the entire dock bar looking like a hot mess. Snipping photos and having it auto copy to the clipboard requires extra keys, multiple programs always seem to swap the CTRL and CMD keys for the modifiers (saving for example). Navigating between apps is a hot mess, opening finder or spotlight is imo to slow compared to just pressing a single key that does it. I can't group up apps into a tab based system.....and I got a lot more complaints. I use a Windows for personal usage and man it just feels refreshing to always go back tbh. I should mention that I'm an ultrawide user....which is kind of annoying on a Mac even with Magnet.
when i switched i was shocked to find how well windows manages audio, when one of the main reasons given to stick with mac in my circles is coreaudio. sure it's rock solid but has it been touched since 2003? I'll avoid asio interfaces but my motu drivers working just fine.
I'm new to MacOS but I can't get used to the red X only closes the window and not the program. Also I don't like how typically the window and the upper left corner of the screen has a toolbar like in ms word and excel. There is some things I like about MacOS but I'll probably go back to Windows 11 in the future.
right. i use cmd + q to close applications
25 years using only windows pc’s. I mainly record and mix in Cubase, video editing in davinci and some photo editing. I bought recently a second hand Mac mini M1 just to get started. I love it so far. This thing is so efficient, quite and very well made for this kind of work. I’m so excited!!!! Saving money for a Studio Max. By the way I don’t feel that it’s so difficult to switch from windows to Mac. In a week or so it’s going to be a lot easier. Cheers!
I find myself missing the space bar thing on my work laptop (Windows) all of the time. Such a simple, but useful feature.
@Mark Ellis, Hello what is the equivalent of Mac screen capture software Snagit for Windows 11?
I like that you found those subtle things, such as double click to maximise the window and quickly split windows into half screen. In my view, Windows 11 is a top-notch OS. If any windows laptop could have a similar power efficiency, I won't mind switching back.
You can turn off the edge alt+tab on settings
Correct
Mark - I am switching from a Windows computer to a Mac. I have most of my files on an external hard drive. I’d like to continue to use a large external hard drive moving forward. Is there an easy way to reconfigure the hard drive with the files staying on it to be readable/savable on my Mac? Or do I have find a way to do this in multiple steps?
Hey man I changed from Mac to Windows 10 and now I can't change back to Mac and I'm stuck on windows. Any idea how to change back to mac?
Interesting vid Mark. Thanks. Surprised that for window management you didn't mention there are good 3rd Party Apps to address this (acknowledged) MacOS short-coming. I'd also suggest that OS Updating & Patching is quicker and lower 'system trashing-risk' than Windows? Don't think there's a Windows equivalent to Time Machine? I also noticed W11 is a higher level UI improvement but there's still old UI living at lower levels eg mouse settings.
After returning to Mac OS from Windows 10 Pro, I find macOS too complex, too many steps to get from point A to point B. I also prefer the Win 10 file system, especially for filing photos and video. Having a pic on the file that gives you an idea of the content, is a huge plus. Having said that, I love my 14"M1 MacBook Pro!
You can have a pic of the file on macOS as well. You can change view to icons or gallery.
@@gurugamer8632 He means on the file folder not icon view.
@@DeputyBurbank they always speaking when they don't know.
I am a long-term Mac user who is seriously considering switching to Windows just because of the Lenovo Yoga book 9i dual screen. It looks amazing and really solves my use case.
You can send links from edge in ur phn to pc and vice versa with a click..send to pc..
Also, Microsoft is bringing swift keyboard which will sync with clipboard in pc.
Mac user for 1 year, what I miss the most are cut & paste history and the two most annoying missing feature in MacOS is that you cant right click and create a file and that the "alt tab" feature doesn't let you tab between windows of the same app... so annoying. The Windows8/10/11 dock/statrbar/notification is vastly superior in my opinion
Mark, you have outdone yourself and you have made the nicest review of Windows 11 that is possible. I have to admit that I split my time between MacOS and Windows10 every day and my impression of Windows 11 is that if is not nearly as easy to use as Windows 10 or MacOS. Menus that I have used in Windows have been buried under an extra layer of menus. The "Start" menu is a cluttered mess that makes WIndows 8's "metro" tiles look brilliant. In all, I picked a great time to transition my personal world to the Apple EcoSystem. This nearly happened with Windows 8 back in 2014, but this time with the mess that is Windows 11 and the power of the ne M1 processors, it is a no brainer to shift to Apple and enjoy the benefits of a solid UI combined with a powerhouse processor.
As far as Windows10, it will be my daily Windows until it is ripped from my hands when it reaches end of support for the LTSC release in January 2029.
Haha, thanks!
On MacOS you cannot record internal audio by default
I’m in the market for new laptop, ive had mine for 10 years now i figure it’s time, to buy, but cannot decided what the heck to buy, so i will just continue watching reviews untill i make my decision.. great Information you have taught me much.. thanks and keep up the good work.. :)
Thanks for the video because of almost a personal decision I would be switching to Windows and found your video pretty interesting
Lovely video as usual!
Windows usar here and I must say that I agree with what you said about the Alt+Tab experience. However, there are two solutions to the Edge tabs issue.
1st: You can simply use Windows logo+Tab shortcut to open a more “complete” version of the Alt+Tab, where it’ll ignore the Edge tabs and only focus on the separate apps, while also showing your different Desktops in case you are using multiple ones.
2nd: You can actually toggle that in the Settings menu to ignore every tab open on Edge.
As you, I'm on Mac for more than 10 years. In 2021, I give a try to Windows again, shifting everything to Windows/Android... for 2 years. I came back to Mac with pleasure but I miss some things of Win world, like full computer with touch screen... so I'm using both, depending on the uses. For the space bar to show a file, I found "Quick Look" on the Microsoft Store. Doing the soft quite well.
I did just the opposite. I moved from Windows 10 to the Mac Mini m1 8gb because my Windows 10 machine would not support Windows 11. I like the interconnection between my apple watch and iphone with the M1. But, my complaint is all the shortcuts. How am I supposed shift command 5 or 8 or whatever. Too many keys involved. Other than that I like my MacMini just fine.
I’ve been struggling with swiping between desktops on Windows. It’s so easy on Mac and I use it all the time. Any tips on how to handle swiping between desktops??
Thank you for this review
Thank you for watching and commenting!
5:20 Is where the video rang bells for me. I think that for a business user the sync with the apps on your mac with the iPhone are to me very important for the smooth running of my business day but without all the android clutter in the way. To me the Mac and iPhone are just work tools.
Hitting Space works on Win as well, there´s an extension in the Microsoft Store
Quicklook
I've been a Windows user my whole life and I don't intend on switching back
I'm confused - how can you switch back to something if you never left it in your whole life?
@@ArthropodSpidey He means in his previous life! When he was Steve Jobs! Before that he was one of the Wright sisters..
7:35 when in file explorer, pressing alt + p basically does the same thing
I use Windows as my main/personal OS, and macOS for work, and my main gripes with macOS have got to do with the Alt-Tab thing... mostly just app switching
1. I can have multiple browser windows open on Windows and Alt-Tab to cycle through each. CMD-Tab shows only one instance of each application
2. Closing an App in Windows is just hitting the X, or Alt-F4, or Ctrl-W. Seems to be needlessly more complex on mac.
3. If I have multiple virtual desktops, and close out a window on one desktop, mac automatically shifts focus to an application on another desktop and moves to that desktop - this is super annoying.
Quicklook for PC in the Microsoft Store does exactly what you want from the Mac side
Yes indeed! It's just an amazing program for getting the "spacebar preview" as on a mac can, it's slower, but it's better than not having the feature.
I have both. I use iMac and my laptop is Windows 10. Love both. I think I'm going to use both forever.
I'm using both and i hate when macos freeze. I do love software like Final cut or Logic Pro. But in term of performance, i prefer windows, cause i feel i get more for the price. Sometime i wish i could run Macos on a PC just for Logic and Final cut.
Mac seems like the more refined and more polished OS in my view, but ideologically speaking, I’ve worked on not being dependent on apple products so I have more choice when it comes to hardware in the future. Spotify instead of Apple Music, OneDrive instead of iCloud, edge instead of safari because I don’t want to feel like the barrier of switching would be too high. I don’t like how apple only lets you buy apple hardware in order to use their software.
Even though I’m an iPhone user, I have the same beef with the way apple locks you in here. Ideally I’d love to switch to android but here I already feel like the switch would come at too great a cost which is kinda sad. No freedom
Nice review ! Looks really professional and nice.. why did you stopped ?
I have been a lifelong Windows user, and I think Windows 11 brings some amazing (if not heavily MacOS inspired) design iterations that the operating system has needed for a long time. It feels like a breath of fresh air compared to Windows 10, which in my opinion feels clunky and outdated in terms of design language. Sure, there are a number of areas that Microsoft can improve (I would love the preview functionality in File Explorer, and the UI and UX for Windows 11 still needs some work) but overall I think that Windows 11 is the most productive and well designed version of Windows yet. I won't be switching to MacOS just yet, unfortunately ;)
I finally decided to get Parallels and installed Windows (for ARM). I'm surprised of how well Windows is 'integrated' with macos and how well it runs (MacBook Pro 14", M1, 16GB). I would say if you are a mac user and need windows (and the app is available for ARM), then parallels is the way to go in my opinion
On any given day I use Windows (10 for now), macOS (pre-ARM) and Linux (99,9% on servers). As you've observed Windows and macOS look and feel a lot like each other these days. I regularly try out Linux on the desktop to see where it is. Right now I'm fiddling with Elementary OS, a macOS-lookalike. I suspect we'll never get to the pivotal year of the Linux desktop but at this point, it's not a bad experience although you still don't want to send Windows and macOS users into this terrirtory unless they are really tech savvy. Also, i'm now a patreon. :)
It’s very hard giving things up like Airdrop, iCloud KeyChain, iCloud Drive, Spotlight, answering calls on my laptop, Handoff, copy-pasting between iPhone and MacBook, Safari and Notability access on laptop. But on the bright side, I will not have to borrow anyone else’s laptop for Inventor, ANSYS Fluent and Mechanical. I can use Microsoft Office apps easily now as well. For me, itt pretty much came down to what I wanted to prioritise more: my career or convenience..
plus I can even play PC games if I wish to
Been there and done that. From long time Windows & android over 15 years transitioned 5 years ago to Apple Ecosystem and never looked back.
I moved from MacOS to Windows long ago. It was during the start of the Intel Mac era and subsequent period of stagnation for Mac laptops. I've always had around a 3 year upgrade cycle on laptops and I started to notice that when it came time to upgrade my Mac, it really hadn't changed much at all from what I had purchased three years earlier. Whereas, Windows laptops were going through a highly innovative period and frankly just put Apple to shame on price to performance and specs in general. Now, Apple is much more competitive with the M1 and now M2 chips, but I still just kind of frankly love Windows. As a developer, it is actually far more productive for me that MacOS ever was. Things like Windows Subsystem for Linux and the overall quality of Windows development tools are just unmatched. I also have a huge amount of issue with the iOS-ification of MacOS over the years. For me, things are no longer intuitive as an actual power user. It's probably great for the luddites of the world, but if you actually know how to use a computer properly, the "simple" UI actually gets in the way and frustrates more than helps.
First time in 15 years I purchase myself a windows laptop from Lenovo and 2 weeks later it’s still unpacked. 😂 It came without any OS and I’m just postponing the hustle installing windows on it. The reason to purchase was the price, I just tired paying premium for Apple laptops. I could justify it when I was using it for work, but for personal stuff like RUclips, photo editing and games it’s just feels too expensive.
I’m really late to this party! MacBook Air (intel i7) 2012 model, yes 12 years old now and apart from one battery replacement, still going strong, but was looking to upgrade to the latest M3 MacBook which looked really good, but have now heard that the M chips won’t run windows bootable partitions or SQL which I need for work software, I love my MacBook, but it’s time to go back to windows - won’t be as big a transition though because I was a windows user prior to 2012 and also have a windows desktop that my wife works from home on and from which I run DCS flight simulator. But I have gotten used to simple syncing of music and video from the MacBook.
Interesting video, thank you. 2022-03-24 I will be receiving my first Windows computer, Dell 24" AIO my first desktop in fifteen years. Since 2000 ish I have been all in on Mac everything only. Prior to 2000 I was a full on MS DOS through Windows user, in fact supported Windows and DOS as well. Returning to Windows I am quite excited.
You mentioned the connectivity/continuity of Apple devices, ah yes it is excellent. Also, after eleven years with an iPhone only I switched to Samsung Note 20; superior to any iPhone I ever owned. Microsoft adds to Android the feature "Link to Windows", thus I will have a similar experience as with the Apple ecosystem.
For me this switch is a considerably better move than upgrading my aging iPad and MBP, and less costly as well. Truly I am not denigrating Apple products, they all served me extremely well. Nor am I denigrating Apple, as I own stock in Apple truly I hope they do extremely well. For me time had come to make a change, nothing more. My move to Windows has be a breath of fresh air; extremely enjoyable.
microsoft edge is the best have it on my my macbook , , the great thing about ifor me is the visual icons for fav tabs
I really do need to try it on the Mac!
I use Macs and PCs (Win 10 and 11) and love both. I don't find that much difference although I do find using multiple desktops are far better managed on a Mac; the Magic Mouse has a lot to do with that. I use PCs for Microsoft Flight Simulator and a few other games and also as servers for MySQL. I use Macs for Adobe CC, Capture One and Logic Pro.
I have most of the lacking features you mentioned : cross-device copy paste including pictures, performing calls and sending text messages, sharing files through quick share (only on Samsung laptops), and even more useful things
I get all of these with phone link, its embedded in Samsung phones and can be installed on any android, its available for any windows PC.
try the galaxy book 2 pro with a Samsung phone and a galaxy tab s8, these work together exactly like the apple ecosystem works.
I use both daily, and probably because I do not have any personal Apple products I do not see the value of Apple's PC over Windows.
The only thing I would disagree with is your complaint about the W10 Start Menu. I have many groups in my W10 start menu for video/image creation, software development, gaming and regular office applicaitons. If I pinned all my development tools (VSCode, PyCharm, JetBrains, Androis Studio, and Visual Studio) with my video/image toosl (Director Suite of tools along with Adobe) along with Epic Games Launcher, Steam and Microsoft Office products to the Windows taskbar, it would be much more crowded than most Apple Docks I have seen. Also the ability to use white space in the W10 Start menu makes it very easy to organize and find things.
Use both and very happy with windows, except the feeling a need to protect from malware. So I have always used Mac OS at home, as I never needed to bother with that at all.
If you like the snap feature you should try Pop OS
I love my Macbook, but I prefer Windows as an OS. Simple things like ctrl+x, the way windows can be easily arranged for multitasking, the Start menu (I keep two programs and the explorer in the menu bar, everything else I access with hitting the Windows key and start typing what I want). The Dock I always found to be cluttered and of little use. And Windows usually never just goes "beep" without at least giving you some kind of hint about what went wrong. However, I still much prefer the overall experience of a Macbook, but that's more because of the hardware and the seamless integration of my iOS devices.
You do realize that cut also exists in MacOS right? 🤦
Also, maybe start using Spotlight to access apps? 😑
@@ArthropodSpidey Not really. For files it is always ctrl+c, and then at the destination I decide whether I want the file moved or copied into place. This process just doesn't make sense to me logically. Deciding to cut or copy the file at its source as it is in Windows is how it should be ;)
I was a windows user for many years but I like macOS more, I don't feel like going back to PC for any reason other than gaming a little bit.
LOL.
Just watched your recent M1 Air video... I'm actually considering the opposite journey. Not switching, but maybe it's time I learned to 'speak Mac'.
As a Windows user, Mac didn't seem intuitive to me at first.
Scrolling surprised me the most. Couldn't get use to it for a couple of days. Now it's the other way round, because I don't use Windows often recently.
I love Mac OS now that I have a Mac Mini. It was the last addition I needed for my Apple ecosystem! I don’t miss my old Windows PC. It just works perfectly.
My mac mini crashed when I tried to update Monterey, piece of sh!t. Don't buy!
@@lisabonk7800 Sounds like it's going Bonkers. But maybe you should've guessed that for obvious reasons.
I prefer the screen recorder solution in macOS - I also like that the out of box experience doesn't make me feel forced to create/use an Apple ID account. A big win for Windows though is its file management. I so much prefer to do my housekeeping on Windows; I find i end up with multiple copies of files if I use macOS (yes, I know there's a keyboard command that forces move but I prefer the right-click option on the Windows mouse). If I had to choose only one OS though, I'd opt for macOS. It feels like its doing more of the heavy lifting for me and letting me get on with life.
Mark.....Let's get to the really Important Stuff. That Wooden Riser that you use to place your Laptop on: Very Cool. C'mon...Spill the Beans. Where did you get it? :)
It's from IKEA!
I use Zorin Core + Chrome on old biz PCs and a Moto phone. I'm really enjoying spending almost no money.
Keyboard shortcuts in MS Office should be one of the dealbreakers when switching to Mac. MacOS basically has almost non-existent keyboard shortcuts when using MS Office apps.
using both next to eachother (windows for work and gaming, mac for the rest) - as a veteran at windows (already used in its black and white version in the 20th century) I still think (especially for worksituations doing al lot with databases and files) windows has the advantage there - but I must admit mac has its advantages too - I am using an I9 next to a Mac Mini2 - for notebook things I use a Macbook Air M1 - when I need windows the I open my I9 via remote desktop on the macbook - during my bicycle tours I only have the Macbook with me (have the iPad Pro m1 and a an iPhone 13 Pro Max) - for time I use an old automatic watch - tried a smartwatch once but it's not my thing
Moving files in MacOS is painful compared to Windows. I love my MBA but that one thing makes me wonder what Apple was thinking.
what's better about moving files in windows? I have not used windows for a while and I have forgotten.
@@sefeiba7477 Simple cut and paste. In MacOS, the original is moved to the new folder but still resides in the original. You can drag and drop to avoid this but that requires having both locations open in Finder. You can use the Command and Shift lines as well to change to Move but this should be in the regular list in the first place. You get my point…
@@markholle3450 yes, I remember cutting and pasting files in windows, sometime I click Option while context menu is open to get the option "Move Item Here" instead of "Paste Item", but I see your point
very nice video, your accent is easy to understand for a non-native speaker
Glad to hear that!
I have a Samsung tab phone and laptop i think if you are into windows and have a Samsung it has a very competitive eco system to apple
I do IT work for my company, we have both os's in house but windows dominates in the business world...the macs going through processor changes has been a software PIA and accessing shares on the network has quirks the users complain about...I like macbooks but the os stops me from ditching my pc, I much prefer explorer way of file management and accessing my home server vs mac os. If all I ever did was access the internet and do photo editing I would make the switch to mac
How in no video anyone ever says something like there's no dedicated "delete" key in MacOS. This makes me feel like they are all fake.
Deleting any file by right click instead of drag and drop?
A close button that actually behaves as a close button?
Not having to use command promt/terminal for anything that doesn't involve development?
You miss the native apps on MacOS but won't appreciate how you don't have to check the compatibility of downloading anything on Windows? As a developer I need to be constantly aware about the support of apps on Mac, unlike windows where I know it will work.
The good things that I can think of MacOS is that the apps that are calibrated for that is freaking outstanding. And of course the battery life. And the ecosystem as you mentioned (if you want to be entrapped and narrow-minded). Other than that, Windows always
Yeah. Windows though, innit.
I hear the Mac version lacks a lot of features that the Windows one has. Anyone?
You also forgot the options that you have with windows, if you want to do gaming then buy a gaming desktop or laptop, if you want a budget sub 500 dollar laptop then there’s many options out there.
If I have to use Windows fully, I’d choose Windows 10 or even 7. I’ve been complaining about Windows 10 being rubbish for years, but ever since I tried some Linux desktop distroes that all ultimately failed at some points, wasted me a lot of time, and then Windows 11 that changed a bunch of stuff that should’ve remained the same and didn’t fix Windows 10’s issues, I think Windows 10 isn’t that bad anymore. At least I suffered with Windows 10 long enough and got used to it. I might put a modified(deletes the hardware check file) Windows 11 on one of my spare machines to try it out, Bootcamp will stay on Windows 10, and keep a spare machine Windows 7.
Oh my god dont get me started on collections. Literally all of my research of my assignments sre saved there. I had a ssd fail on me when doing my final year project, thank god i kept the collections.
I grew up with windows from early 90’s through to 2008 till I made the switch to Mac. I’ve not tried windows 11 but when I switched back for work to windows 10 I find it so goofy and not very intuitive. By goofy I don’t like the colour schemes or the fonts for some reason.
I don't like the new macOS, honestly since they changed the design. I'm getting a PC that is the same price as my 2015 macbook pro was, but with some actually useful hardware. So switching to the very Mac like win11 will be fairly straightforward I think. And I'll still use the mac everyday as a casual computer, in-bed style
7:23 Quicklook App. It’s even better than Preview in my opinion.
I've been stuck with using a PC for the last few years until I can afford a Mac again. Best thing I did is start using Brave as my browser - it felt like I had a new processer in my computer. So fast and more privacy-focused to boot.
Nice video. I’ve been a Mac user mostly since 2013, and I’m a maths teacher. I often project my work. Lately, I carry both an iPad and MacBook Air and have to switch between them for various tasks like writing on a PDF on an iPad and then to the Mac because some of the software isn’t available on the iPad. I’ve been thinking of getting a MS Surface 7 to cut down on what I have to carry and the amount of switching I do. What to do?
Maybe the Surface Pro 8 is the best option for you. It's a brilliant windows tablet that can also be a portable powerhouse laptop. That way you won't have to carry two devices around with you, and you can use it as both a tablet and a laptop. Additionally, the Surface Pro 8 is the most recent, and in my opinion, the best iteration on the Surface Pro line. It adds a modern design and some much needed hardware improvements over the previous Surface Pros.
@@henryisonline Thank you for that thought. I am heading to the states for Christmas to see the family and will definitely take a look at that option. Just a quick question, how does one screen cast to a projector with a Surface device? Our classrooms have Apple Tv's but I would be willing to buy another product that would work better. I like the ability to move around the classroom and not be anchored by a wired connection. Thanks.
@@danieldudley3773 Wireless Display Adapter. Super small and we're finding them more reliable than apple tv's. Plus it's not introducing another device when all you need the apple tv for is to stream wirelessly.
If the macBook Air M1 didn't exist I'd certainly be on the Surface Laptop 4 with no regrets 🤩
I've used Mac. I've used Windows. But I always go back to Mac OS.. It just works! Great show BTW.. !! keep it coming !
MacOS does just work... worse than Windows unfortunately.
gosh....I have not used a Windows machine in I don't know how long.....!!🧐
You saying that the Start menu is a relic because macOS doesn't have one doesn't make full sense.
Everything in the Start menu still exists in macOS...separated
The Start's main function of app launching has an equivalent in macOS with Launchpad.
The ability to search the web and your PC has a macOS equivalent in Spotlight
Accessing the ability to turn off your PC or sign out etc exists in the Apple menu at the top of the nav bar in macOS.
Basically all that functionality that is separate in macOS exists together in the Start menu in Windows
Used Mac from Tiger to Sierra then went back to Windows until Apple launched the Mac Studio in March 22. Pros and cons to both. Overall Apple takes it for me. I enjoy the design of the machines too much. Most pc gear apart from laptops looks pretty crap. 😊
I have a golden rule, it's desktop it's windows, it's laptop it's Mac
I was a long time Windows user then transferred to iPadOS this year and finally to MacOS recently. But I still use a high end Dell workstation at the university for computing needs. Both OS indeed have some quirks but what I like in MacOS is reliability. Even though the workstation was so expensive, I find myself troubleshooting it from time to time. The worst lasted 3 days. But since the Surface is manufactured by Microsoft, I wonder if the reliability is much better.
I am a windows desktop and Mac laptop user for a decade now.
Not buying MacBook in future. Switching to windows laptop once this one goes away.
macOS feels too cluttered now. Specially their file management. File management is one reason I am bored of Mac. Transferring photos and videos for editing is simple pain in ass in terms of space management.
I moved from Win to MacOS. The big difference for me is the amount of apps in MacOS. Win has none. There are a few annoying things about MacOS but then again the same with Win. Overall I can’t complain.
I'm curious - why would any established Mac user ever really "want" to move to Windows 11? I mean I actually use both - and - while Windows 11 has some excellent GUI updates there exists nothing compelling enough to make me want to switch everything over? I used Windows for virtually my entire work career (35 years) and completely switched eco systems two years ago upon retirement. I haven't become a Mac "Fanboy" but I got tired of Microsofts arrogance and striking out with every second Windows version. I am not a gamer but I really liked the Dell XPS 13 for portability, clarity, performance and the increasing similarity between W11 and Mac OS - so I bought it - and - quite - enjoy it. But Mac will remain as my main squeeze while I fool around on the side with something that caught my eye!
I have an iMac but I will be going back to Windows.
Macs are ok and they are arguably attractive looking devices but Windows in my opinion is the true computer when it comes to gaming and general computing.
Macs are a bit of a hit and miss when it comes to gaming and general computing.
For example you play more computer games on windows than a mac and installing printers to Windows is easier as you need to find printers that can be supported by apple which is a needle in a haystack while most printers are supported by Microsoft.
I'm using MacBook and Safari for over 9 months and I'm very glad to switch from Windows 10. I got this Win laptop still because of some software's not available on macOS, but definitely will not go back as a daily driver. Btw, Windows users more often use Chrome browser than Edge ;)
Trying to imagine switching to Windows……trying…..nope, can’t do it!
MS Edge is pretty good for sure. But I love using Safari. I’m going the opposite direction I guess…I’m done with Windows. The list is too long as to why. Give me MacOS any day!
can you please give me your list
I need a Windows laptop for CAD engineering. But mainly, I hate clunkyness of it.
you can uninstall bloatware I can give you command line if you need, for uninstalling bloatware you only need to do copy-paste command line in PowerShell and for drivers there is no problem unless you are using outdated software
@@-Blue-_ Thank you.
Can you show how it is done as well?
@@MJamilHoque you only need to copy paste command line in powershell (right click in powershell and run as administrator)
Windows 11 Pro
I use Windows, Mac, and LINUX systems in my personal life. I go for the software I want to use to determine which OS is best for the purpose. I have no issues with the UI on any of them. But Windows is a pain when it comes to doing full backups. Disk letters are inconvenient and I’ve a long history of problems with the system registry.