| Windows is a proprietary graphical operating system provided by Microsoft Incorporation. |
macOS is a proprietary graphical operating system provided by Apple Incorporation. |
| Includes Windows NT and Windows IoT in its current family. |
Specifically designed for Apple Mac computers. |
| Earlier versions included Windows 9x, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone (no longer in use). |
Previously known as Mac OS X and later OS X. |
| Most used operating system in personal computers. |
Second most used operating system in personal computers after Windows. |
| First version launched by Microsoft in 1985, with the most recent version being Windows 11. |
First version launched by Apple in 2001, with the latest stable version being 10.15.1 (Catalina). |
| Features: |
Features: |
| – User Interface: GUI with the Start menu and Taskbar. |
– User Interface: Clean and intuitive GUI with the Dock and Mission Control. |
| – Gaming: Strong support for gaming. |
– Integration with Apple Devices: Seamless integration with iPhones and iPads. |
| – Productivity Tools: Suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint. |
– Productivity Tools: Suite includes Pages, Numbers, Keynote. |
| – Customization: Highly customizable themes and settings. |
– Security: Built-in features like Gatekeeper for malware protection. |
| – Compatibility: Good compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software. |
– Accessibility: Range of built-in features for accessibility, including VoiceOver. |
