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macOS

A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
3.2
Fair17 reviews
565likes
14comments

Features

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  1.  Consistent UI
  2.  Unix-like
  3.  Usability
  4.  Spotlight
  5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
  6.  Unlock with fingerprint
  7.  Ad-free
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Chromecast Support
  10.  Voice Commands
  11.  QuickLook File Preview

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  • desktop-operating-system

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Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
ihatetoregister
2

I love the look and feel of this OS. I also like that it's built on a UNIX like foundation and got a real Bash terminal to do all the dirty work. This OS makes Windows feel lika a toy.

ChangeMachine

So much for doing "the dirty work" in Terminal. Try "sudo rm -rf /Applications/Stocks.app". Apple is gutting admin permissions.

Top Negative Comment
jrusso01
2

I purchased a MacBook Pro in 2011 and the experience was like no other. It was horrible. The Mac took ages to turn on and was horribly slow. I am never purchasing another, nor will I reccomend one to a friend. I am currently back to using Windows and missed it for the period in which I used that Mac.

inson1
0

Close source, lock up, expensive OS

Gustavo D
0

macOS, or “Mac OS X” back in the Tiger-ish days — when some parts of the UI where white with stripes and other brushed aluminum — was very charming and fun to use. Then it started morphing into everything it Apple criticized Windows for, and Apple being Apple; with a reputation of maybe not being the first, but definitely being the best, well… It bested Microsoft at its own awful game.

It started a slow downfall in Lion where for the first time I personally felt features were announced for the sake of features, but Apple learned how to make you renounce what you’ve thought was a given for poorer/proprietary/subscription-based implementations in exchange of tiny quality of life improvements. For instance, standards-based iChatAV, Exposé & Spaces pre-Lion was replaced for Mission Control, and Facetime which only gained some of iChatAV’s features many years later. Natural scrolling was the bargaining chip.

This was exponentially accelerated in Catalina to the point where you no longer have a say since updates are mandatory, the system disk is locked and cryptographically signed so you cannot override Apple’s will without retaliation and you cannot just install another OS because systems need to be activated now.

Saig
0

My first usage of macOS dates back to 2015; I had only interacted with this system once a long time ago in college. It's an OS that I quickly appreciated for its great simplicity: it gets straight to the point, avoids at all costs the tedious menus hidden within a multitude of other menus (hello, Windows!), and is an excellent OS for users who want to combine simplicity and security. Its main drawback is that it's developed by Apple, and of course, Apple has not allowed the installation of its system on hardware other than Apple hardware (although it's possible unofficially, just so you know ;D).


Mon premier usage de macOS remonte à 2015, je n'avais touché à ce système qu'une seule fois il y à fort longtemps au collège. C'est un OS que j'ai vite apprécié pour sa grande simplicité: il va droit au but, évite à tout prix d'abord des menus barbant caché dans une multitudes d'autres menus (coucou Windows !) et est un excellent OS pour des utilisateurs voulant lier grande simplicité et sécurité. Son principal problème est qu'il est développé par Apple et ce dernier n’a bien évidemment pas autoriser l'installation de son système à du hardware autre que le hardware Apple (bien que ça soit possible à titre non officiel de le faire ;D).

kaspian
-1

The most locked up operating system in the world.

ab1
-1

Niche OS. Has some good ideas. Has some bad ideas. There are some programs, but even more are missing. You cannot fix or break your OS, depending on how you see it.

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What is macOS?

macOS is a Unix-based operating system created by Apple for its Mac computers. It boasts a user-friendly interface, high performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Key features include the Aqua icon Aqua Interface, system-wide Dark Mode, the Dock for quick access to commonly used applications, and Mission Control icon Mission Control for easy navigation. Built-in apps include Safari icon Safari , Apple Mail icon Apple Mail , Messages icon Messages , FaceTime icon FaceTime , and Apple Photos icon Apple Photos , all optimized for performance, efficiency, and privacy.

Productivity tools like Finder icon Finder , Spotlight icon Spotlight , Quick Look, and Automator icon Automator are also included. macOS integrates with the Apple Ecosystem through iCloud icon iCloud , Handoff, Continuity Camera, and Universal Clipboard.

Security and privacy are prioritized with features like FileVault icon FileVault , Gatekeeper, System Integrity Protection (SIP), and Privacy Controls. macOS uses Metal icon Metal for high-performance graphics rendering and computation and supports ARM-based M1 chips for improved performance and efficiency. Each new release introduces new features and enhancements.

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.2 (17 ratings)
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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macOS was added to AlternativeTo by Valentin on and this page was last updated . macOS is sometimes referred to as OS X, OSX, Mac OSX, Mac OS X, Mac OS, Mac, Macintosh, Mojave, Catalina, Ventura, Sonoma