Really? You can open any number of windows and arrange them any way you want. With macOS you can work with two apps side by side - and that’s it.

Your free Windows 11 upgrade will have to wait until 2022.

More: How to install Windows 11 - a step-by-step guide.

It should have said Microsoft's Windows store. But if you're in the Windows camp - or you're thinking about switching - Windows 11 has macOS beat in several ways at this early stage.Ĭorrection: The app store section of this article incorrectly stated the Apple store. These include a much improved FaceTime, a redesigned Safari with handy Tab groups, Quick Notes and more seamless integration with the iPad with Universal Control. MacOS Monterey, launching this fall, promises several other welcome upgrades. Microsoft says Windows Updates will improve in Windows 11, and we'll wait to se that when it happens. In addition, macOS updates are generally much smoother, whereas Windows 10 has had all kinds of problems, several of which have resulted in severe bugs or blue screens of death. AirDrop continues to be one of my favorite features, and I like that my messages from iPhone automatically appear on the desktop (something only Android owners could do on Windows).

There's lots of things that I like about macOS better than Windows. Chat with Microsoft Teams will be available on Windows, Android and iOS. But if you’re on Android or Windows, you can only be seen and heard through a web link, as there’s no dedicated FaceTime app for those platforms - which means they won't get SharePlay. That’s because FaceTime has a new SharePlay feature that lets you watch moves and shows with friends or listen to music. FaceTime on macOS Monterey looks a lot cooler than the new Chat from Microsoft Teams, which is built into Windows 11.

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