Posted on 07/12/2016 3:58:10 PM PDT by dennisw
Microsoft says Windows 10 is fresh yet familiar, which is a nice way of saying it's a do-over for people who didn't like Windows 8. But what an impressive do-over it is.
In fact, Windows 10 surpasses Apple's upcoming OS X El Capitan in some key areas, like multitasking and personal assistance. It's not that El Capitan isn't a worthy upgrade for Mac owners; it finally offers split-screen capability, along with revamped apps and performance improvements. Windows 10 offers PC users just a bit more.
After using both the near-final version of Windows 10 and the public beta of El Capitan for a few weeks, we compared the two operating systems across nine categories on a 100-point scale. (Some rounds are worth more than others.) Based on our experience, Microsoft's platform is now the one to beat. Here's why.
Editors' note: This comparison does not include performance, as we evaluated the public beta version of OS X El Capitan. We also tested a near-final version of Windows 10, which did have some bugs. Once Apple releases the final version of El Capitan in the fall, we'll be ready to evaluate any performance gains and revisit this comparison. Interface (20 Points)
InterfaceStart Ah, this is more like it. Windows 10 delivers a Start menu you'll actually like to use; it combines the best of Windows 8 and Windows 7. You'll see shortcuts to the File Explorer, Documents, and Settings on the left, along with your most frequently used programs, and dynamic Live Tiles on the right for apps like Mail, Calendar and Photos. You can easily pin apps to this Start menu.
It's nice that you can resize the Live Tile side of the Start menu by dragging the slider to the right, but it makes the presentation look more cluttered. I do appreciate the prominence of the Search field in Windows 10 (bottom left), as opposed to the small magnifying glass in the top-right corner of El Capitan. Another plus for Windows 10 is that all apps are now treated the same, so you can click to close Windows Store apps just as you would any desktop app. Previously, Modern-style apps had to be closed by dragging them to the bottom of the screen.
OS X's dock is the same as last time around (modern and flat), and it remains easy to use.
Apple is playing catch-up with multitasking, and Microsoft is pulling ahead. The good news for Mac owners is that El Capitan brings a new Split View feature that lets you view two apps at once side by side. To enable it, you just press and hold the green full-screen button in the upper-left corner of a window. You'll then select another app from a view of thumbnails. You can resize the app windows using the slider in the middle of the screen or swap the position of the windows.
Cannot understand why I’m keeping my macs.
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Once you leave Mac you never go back.
Well, I am convinced!!!!!
For the record Microsoft pushed the same propaganda for Windows 8. Where is Windows 8 today? What happened to Winndows 9?
Why would you want a O.S. that Microsoft admits to spying on you?
Speaking of spying with Microsoft you get spyware, viruses, malware, hijackers, etc on a daily basis. Thus, you have to spend additional money to keep your computer clean and time every week cleaning your computer if you want it to operate right. Oh and never mind the crashes, rebooting and freezing.
Microsoft is a joke. Don’t waste your time and money being spied on by the NSA.
Windows 7 is much better than Windows 10 that Microsoft is trying to force its users against their Will.
Go with Apple and you do not have to worry about shenanigans and tricks by Microsoft.
this is Effing BS. Windows 10 installed itself without me asking and then broke my network drivers... so now my PC at home has not internet. Been trying to fix it for days. There is no universe where Windows 10 is better than any other operating system ever.
You mean like when your iPhone is forced to take an update that will brick it? And Apple’s original response was, “Go buy a new one”
haha they don’t do those shenanigans right?
Fanbois are fun
Whoever told you that fairy tail is full of it.
iPhones do not force users to upgrade. I’ve owned an iPhone since 2009. That’s never happened Only desperate Microsoft does that.
\\>>Apple is playing catch-up with multitasking, and Microsoft is pulling ahead. The good news for Mac owners is that El Capitan brings a new Split View feature that lets you view two apps at once side by side. <<
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I don’t understand.
Worship the mighty Apple, did you pay your offering this week?
Ping
You need to trash bin your Mac and you’ll never go back to foam parties. Windows Ten = Winning!
Windows 10 is sort of like Skynet Jr. It wants to take over.
If you just surf the net, create a few documents, listen to music and watch videos, get a Chromebook or Chromebox (desktop Chrome OS system).
They are Cheaper, faster, much more secure. They don’t need anti-virus because they are designed with security in mind and don’t get viruses.
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LOL, what the hell is a “foam party”? Is that a Windows term?
Does microsquish lose any points for their bs forced upgrade crap they have pulled on so many people?
How about for constantly spying on you and disabling legitimate applications?
Will. Never. Buy another. Microsquish product. Ever. Again.
Refreshing to say.
These asshats want to invest in indian programmers. Zero investment in American programmers. Fuch them.
Exactly what do you intend to show by this posting?
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