What are the advantages and disadvantages of Mac OS? When compared with other OS such as Windows, and Linux. More details will be explained in the following article.
What is Mac OS?
Mac OS or also known as OS X, is an operating system that is exclusively used or run, for products or devices from the Apple company. Like a desktop computer device called the Macintosh, now turned into a Mac or iMac. Mac OS X is also used for laptop devices, which are called Macbooks.
Initially Mac OS X was released to the market, in March 2001 by the Apple company, under the name Mac OS X version 10.0 Cheetah. In 2021, the latest Mac OS operating system, called the Mac OS X version 10.15 Catalina.
Mac OS X Development
Mac OS X was originally developed from NeXTSTEP, the operating system built by NeXT, which was acquired by Apple in 1997, when Steve Jobs returned to Apple. The NeXT company uses BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution) as the operating system, which is implemented on NextSTEP. Mac OS also supports many development technologies such as UNIX, Java, Cocoa, Carbon runtime, and several other Open-Source software.
Here are 7 Advantages of Mac OS X
1. Security
One of the advantages that Mac OS has, compared to Windows OS, is the security factor. Mac OS uses a two-layer system. A simple, beautiful, and attractive GUI (Graphical User Interface) display, resides in the UNIX kernel. As we know, UNIX is famous for its security features. So that Mac OS is very immune or rarely exposed to viruses. Because Mac OS also uses a system root admin password, the same as that found in Linux distributions.
Mac OS also by default, cannot install Applications or Software outside of the AppStore. So it requires Admin access in the Settings section, to allow it.
2. Recommended For Designers And Developers
Mac OS X is also an operating system that is highly recommended for designers and developers. Not that Windows and Linux OS is not good or not recommended. However, many of the features and capabilities that exist in Mac OS X, are very helpful and support the work, especially for designers and developers. So there are also several users or Mac OS users, who gave their testimonies. After using Mac OS, experienced an increase in productivity.
3. Integrates With Apple Products
Mac OS X automatically recognizes and works with other Apple products. Like Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It also features real-time synchronization, which can be used on both Apple products. One example, if we copy the article via our iPhone. Directly, you can paste through your Mac OS. With the condition, you must log in to the same Apple ID, on both devices.
4. Reading Windows File System
By default, Mac OS X can only read Windows file systems such as NTFS, and FAT32 (Read Only). If you want to write to a file system, you have to use additional software such as NTFS for Mac from Paragon.
5. Easy to Use (User Friendly)
All interfaces (User Interface) presented in Mac OS X, can be very easy to use, and ready to be used for various purposes. Multi tasking feature, which really helps us move from one screen to another. As well as some applications that by default or default, we can use immediately, without the need to download and install first.
6. Backup feature (Time Machine)
Time Machine is a very powerful backup and restore feature. You only need to prepare 1 hard drive for backup, then Time Machine will detect the hard drive, and can automatically back up the entire system and data on your Mac OS X. This feature is very useful, if one day things happen that are not desirable. Although, Mac OS is still arguably famous for its system stability.
7. Dual Boot With Windows
For those of you who have a genuine Mac, either an iMac or a Macbook. You can use the Boot Camp Assistant application, which is used for dual booting, with Windows 10. Also, Mac OS X can run multiple Windows 10 Application Programs at the same time. So your computer or laptop device can also be used to run the Windows 10 operating system.
Here are 4 Disadvantages of Mac OS X
1. Expensive Price
One of the drawbacks or disadvantages of Mac OS X compared to Windows, is the very expensive price of the device. 1 iMac or 1 Macbook, can buy several computers and laptops that use Windows OS. But of course, the price offered is very worth it, with the quality served.
2. Play Games
Doing gaming activities using Mac OS X is actually not recommended. Because this operating system is not intended for playing games. The exception is standard games, which do not require high specifications. It is also very few in number, which supports the Mac OS operating system. Game developers, indeed, prioritize the Windows platform, rather than Mac OS, for game development matters. Because Windows is a very powerful operating system, for gamers.
3. Upgrade Flexibility
The downside of devices running Mac OS X, is that the options for upgrade are very limited. For example, hardware components in Macbooks and iMacs, such as processors or RAM memory, cannot be upgraded easily. Because most of these components, are bound by built-in, and integrated with other hardware components.
4. Few Software Options
For the availability of software or applications, Windows is still the most up to now. Because Windows is intended for various groups, both from the bottom to the top. So the market is wider when compared to Mac OS X, which is only intended for the upper middle class.