2018-12-08 Sharing of experience comparing Mac and Windows

1. Use experience

1. Windows

I started to be exposed to the Windows operating system in 1997 when I was in college. At that time, the transition from DOS and Ucdos to the window system was a high-end story. Later, I have used Windows98, Windows xp, Windows 7, Windows 8, and now Windows 10. Until now, Windows 10 desktops and laptops are still the workhorses.

2. Mac

In 2015, by chance, I owned a MacBook Pro, a 13-inch mid-range version. As a senior Microsoft user, I was not used to everything at the time, so for a long time after I got it, the main function of this book was to "install" it. right! You read that right, it’s pretending. It's not about installing software, but "installing" when you have the opportunity to install X. Later, I often thought of the price of more than 10,000 yuan, and it would be inappropriate to always use it to "pretend", so I would occasionally use it to do some work. There is no need to know the beauty of it. Now, the MacBook Pro has become my main computer after leaving the office.

2. Main purposes

I use computers for only a few purposes:

1. Office work. I mostly just write articles, and occasionally use tables and PPTs.

2. Browse the web.

3. Listen to music.

4. Watch movies.

5. Process emails.

6. Instant messaging.

7. Process photos.

8. Play chess and card games occasionally.

After counting, I realized that computers have many uses. My comparison today focuses on these aspects.

3. A brief introduction to the differences in software usage

1. Each office has its own merits

Windows is famous for its office suites all over the world: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Mac corresponding ones include pages, numbers, and keynote. In actual use, the functions of both companies have become perfect after multiple generations of updates. The difference is that the Mac office suite is free, has a more gorgeous interface, more templates, and fewer users. The software can open office files, but Mac files are not compatible with Windows systems. Pages need to be re-opened in Windows in many offices. If the version is arranged again in the system, numbers and keynote will have to be discontinued. Office suites are expensive because there are many opportunities to use them, there are many similar users around, and the proficiency is better. In addition, most domestic offices come with Windows as standard, and you can basically find a computer anywhere and continue working. Of course, the high price of Windows systems and office suites is not a problem in many cases. Don’t say you haven’t heard of the universal cracking tool.

However, in our great motherland, you can use a common office suite on both operating systems - we have the magical WPS. The Windows version of the latest WPS has exactly the same functions as Microsoft's latest Office, and it can definitely keep up with the pace. The Mac version of wps, named Alpha version, has the same functions as the Windows version of wps. It can also be synchronized through cloud accounts, and wps is completely free on both platforms. This reduces the learning cost for office interoperability between the two systems. My experience is that I use the Mac version of wps at home, synchronize it to the cloud, and then go to the office to continue making modifications. Now I don’t have to send emails or copy USB flash drives.

2. Browse the web

Windows comes with a browser, but my experience is that it is slow and stuck.

Fortunately, under Windows, browser software is everywhere, including digital parties such as 360 and 2345, as well as birds and beasts such as Sogou, Firefox, and Cheetah, which you can’t even count on your toes. And any one of them is n times smoother, n times faster, and n times easier to use than ie and edge.

Mac system comes with Safari browser, don’t say anything, just use this one. There are versions for Number Party and Birds and Beasts, but you really don’t need it.

3. Listen to songs

Commonly used Kuwo, Kugou, and NetEase Cloud Music are available on both platforms, and they are very powerful.

4. Watch movies

For offline movies, Windows system software has many software and a wide range of options. It is a perfect win. The best one for Mac is currently considered to be IINA, which is also comparable to the common experience under Windows.

For online viewing, I can use Baidu Cloud on both platforms, and the Windows system is slightly better.

5. Process emails

Mac comes with its own email system, which beats Windows Outlook.

If both platforms are compatible, NetEase Mailbox Master is recommended, which can achieve cross-platform and seamless connection between computers and mobile phones.

6. Instant messaging

WeChat and QQ, which are most commonly used under Windows systems, have perfectly usable versions under Mac and are updated quickly. When I first started using Mac in 2015, the Mac versions of WeChat and QQ had low functions and could not be updated every few months. Things are different now. Almost all software commonly used in Windows systems can be updated quickly on Mac, which can also be said to be updated simultaneously.

It can be seen that the number of Mac users in China has become larger than a few years ago, and it has become a new continent where various software companies must compete for every inch of land.

7. Process photos

I often use Photoshop and Lightroom. Both Windows and Mac are equally powerful, equally easy to use, and equally expensive. Of course, they are all equally hackable. If there is a difference, under Mac, the hardware requirements of the two software are slightly lower.

8. Games

Windows wins. According to many people on the Internet, Mac is a productivity tool, not for gaming. I sometimes want to try the gaming experience on MacBook, but I haven’t found a suitable one so far.

4. The most commendable usage experience of Mac (only notebook is used for comparison)

The above mentioned some differences from the perspective of software usage. Now let’s talk about the biggest difference between MacBook and Windows laptops in terms of usage experience:

In addition to the ability to “install” as mentioned earlier, the first thing is silence. No matter it is quiet at night or in other environments, when you use a Macbook, you will never You won't hear any buzzing, hissing, squeaking, or hissing... Does this thing not have a fan? I have no idea.

The second is the touchpad. Because of this trackpad, a mouse is not a necessity on a Macbook. For Windows laptops, I have used Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Dell, and the touchpads all have their own strengths and weaknesses. The teacher asked: Please raise your hand if you don’t use a mouse on your laptop. I guess there are only a few except Apple laptops?

Third, portability. Laptops seem to be portable. However, Apple’s design, from the main body of the machine to the battery life and the charger, is all designed for portability. Just put it into a thin cloth bag and take the whole set with you everywhere. And, I repeat, this thing really doesn’t require a mouse.

Fourth, communication. Macbook communicates with iPhone and iPad. Connect Bluetooth peripherals and pass. Data, pass. Status bar, pass.

5. The worst experience using Mac

Expensive.

When I have money, when I take power, when I..., when I choose a computer, I will choose Apple.

Why, not to play games and concentrate on work.

Believe it or not.