Things are a little different and more fluid now. Both Mac users and Windows aficionados have had some setbacks and some triumphs in recent years, and the playing field looks more level than it did all those years ago. If you\u2019re thinking about picking up a new PC and wondering which of the two operating systems to go for, we\u2019re here to help. Here are some of the pros and cons of Mac and Windows machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs just work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest selling points for Apple computers is that they \u201cjust work\u201d right out of the box, no additional setup needed. This is because Apple designs its software for its computers; no other companies are making Macs, so Apple knows exactly what hardware specifications it\u2019s working with and can create its OS specifically for that hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, doesn\u2019t work quite so well on every machine it\u2019s on. This is because there are a range of different Windows laptops, and Microsoft can\u2019t know exactly what specs everyone has, so Windows has to be designed in a more \u201clowest common denominator\u201d kind of way. This means Macs can often achieve smoother performance than even higher-end Windows PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Windows-PCs-are-more-customisable-1024x576.webp\")
Windows PCs are more customisable<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows PCs are more customisable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor the most part, it\u2019s much easier to upgrade Windows machines. Macs tend to be a little more finicky when it comes to swapping out parts; while it is technically possible to upgrade the Mac Pro tower<\/a>, for instance, you\u2019ll probably have an easier time installing RAM or swapping out the graphics card in a Windows desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, this is actually a fairly niche use case. Most people won\u2019t want to upgrade parts in their PCs, and if you\u2019re using a Windows laptop, then the playing field is levelled to a much greater degree. For the most part, though, if customisation is important to you, then you\u2019ll want to opt for Windows over Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Mac and Windows machines get viruses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s clear up a common misconception: it is entirely possible<\/a>, and quite common, for Macs to get viruses. For many years, Macs were thought to be more virus-proof than Windows machines; in fact, that\u2019s something that the aforementioned Get a Mac ad campaign actually leveraged, helping to cement this misconception in people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fact is that both Mac and Windows computers are susceptible to viruses. Mac\u2019s market share has traditionally been lower than Windows, which means virus developers haven\u2019t really focused on Apple\u2019s ecosystem. Now, though, more and more people are buying Apple machines, which means that you\u2019re arguably just as likely to get a virus on Mac as on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are better for creatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are some great creative apps out there for Windows users. Adobe Premiere, Cubase, and Photoshop are just some of the excellent programs that creatives can use to achieve their goals. Still, when it comes to creativity, Macs blow Windows machines out of the water thanks to Apple\u2019s suite of proprietary apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Cut, Logic, and even less professionally-geared apps like GarageBand and iMovie will put a huge amount of tools at your fingertips, and they\u2019re only available on Mac devices. They\u2019re easy to use, supported by Apple for the long haul, and designed so that anybody can use them, with or without a huge amount of creative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Macs-are-better-for-creatives-1024x576.webp\")
Macs are better for creatives<\/strong>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is better for productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s always going to be a certain degree of subjectivity in a debate like this one, but we\u2019ve always found that the Windows ecosystem feels better-geared towards productivity. This is due to the way the Windows OS works when it comes to the taskbar. Again, it\u2019s down to personal preference to a large degree, but we much prefer the way Windows\u2019 context menus and Start system work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the OS, either. Windows\u2019 suite of productivity apps is much better than Apple\u2019s. The default mail client in Windows is much easier to use and cleaner than Apple\u2019s alternative, and Office remains an excellent online productivity tool (although there is nothing stopping you using this browser-based app on Apple machines, of course). In general, if you want to accomplish productivity-related tasks, we\u2019ve found that Windows makes it easier for you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are excellent if you\u2019re an iOS user<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Windows-is-superior-for-gaming-1024x576.jpg\")
Windows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Windows PCs are more customisable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor the most part, it\u2019s much easier to upgrade Windows machines. Macs tend to be a little more finicky when it comes to swapping out parts; while it is technically possible to upgrade the Mac Pro tower<\/a>, for instance, you\u2019ll probably have an easier time installing RAM or swapping out the graphics card in a Windows desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, this is actually a fairly niche use case. Most people won\u2019t want to upgrade parts in their PCs, and if you\u2019re using a Windows laptop, then the playing field is levelled to a much greater degree. For the most part, though, if customisation is important to you, then you\u2019ll want to opt for Windows over Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Mac and Windows machines get viruses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s clear up a common misconception: it is entirely possible<\/a>, and quite common, for Macs to get viruses. For many years, Macs were thought to be more virus-proof than Windows machines; in fact, that\u2019s something that the aforementioned Get a Mac ad campaign actually leveraged, helping to cement this misconception in people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fact is that both Mac and Windows computers are susceptible to viruses. Mac\u2019s market share has traditionally been lower than Windows, which means virus developers haven\u2019t really focused on Apple\u2019s ecosystem. Now, though, more and more people are buying Apple machines, which means that you\u2019re arguably just as likely to get a virus on Mac as on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are better for creatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are some great creative apps out there for Windows users. Adobe Premiere, Cubase, and Photoshop are just some of the excellent programs that creatives can use to achieve their goals. Still, when it comes to creativity, Macs blow Windows machines out of the water thanks to Apple\u2019s suite of proprietary apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Cut, Logic, and even less professionally-geared apps like GarageBand and iMovie will put a huge amount of tools at your fingertips, and they\u2019re only available on Mac devices. They\u2019re easy to use, supported by Apple for the long haul, and designed so that anybody can use them, with or without a huge amount of creative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMacs are better for creatives<\/strong>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is better for productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s always going to be a certain degree of subjectivity in a debate like this one, but we\u2019ve always found that the Windows ecosystem feels better-geared towards productivity. This is due to the way the Windows OS works when it comes to the taskbar. Again, it\u2019s down to personal preference to a large degree, but we much prefer the way Windows\u2019 context menus and Start system work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the OS, either. Windows\u2019 suite of productivity apps is much better than Apple\u2019s. The default mail client in Windows is much easier to use and cleaner than Apple\u2019s alternative, and Office remains an excellent online productivity tool (although there is nothing stopping you using this browser-based app on Apple machines, of course). In general, if you want to accomplish productivity-related tasks, we\u2019ve found that Windows makes it easier for you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are excellent if you\u2019re an iOS user<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Of course, this is actually a fairly niche use case. Most people won\u2019t want to upgrade parts in their PCs, and if you\u2019re using a Windows laptop, then the playing field is levelled to a much greater degree. For the most part, though, if customisation is important to you, then you\u2019ll want to opt for Windows over Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Mac and Windows machines get viruses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s clear up a common misconception: it is entirely possible<\/a>, and quite common, for Macs to get viruses. For many years, Macs were thought to be more virus-proof than Windows machines; in fact, that\u2019s something that the aforementioned Get a Mac ad campaign actually leveraged, helping to cement this misconception in people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fact is that both Mac and Windows computers are susceptible to viruses. Mac\u2019s market share has traditionally been lower than Windows, which means virus developers haven\u2019t really focused on Apple\u2019s ecosystem. Now, though, more and more people are buying Apple machines, which means that you\u2019re arguably just as likely to get a virus on Mac as on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are better for creatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are some great creative apps out there for Windows users. Adobe Premiere, Cubase, and Photoshop are just some of the excellent programs that creatives can use to achieve their goals. Still, when it comes to creativity, Macs blow Windows machines out of the water thanks to Apple\u2019s suite of proprietary apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Cut, Logic, and even less professionally-geared apps like GarageBand and iMovie will put a huge amount of tools at your fingertips, and they\u2019re only available on Mac devices. They\u2019re easy to use, supported by Apple for the long haul, and designed so that anybody can use them, with or without a huge amount of creative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMacs are better for creatives<\/strong>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is better for productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s always going to be a certain degree of subjectivity in a debate like this one, but we\u2019ve always found that the Windows ecosystem feels better-geared towards productivity. This is due to the way the Windows OS works when it comes to the taskbar. Again, it\u2019s down to personal preference to a large degree, but we much prefer the way Windows\u2019 context menus and Start system work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the OS, either. Windows\u2019 suite of productivity apps is much better than Apple\u2019s. The default mail client in Windows is much easier to use and cleaner than Apple\u2019s alternative, and Office remains an excellent online productivity tool (although there is nothing stopping you using this browser-based app on Apple machines, of course). In general, if you want to accomplish productivity-related tasks, we\u2019ve found that Windows makes it easier for you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are excellent if you\u2019re an iOS user<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The fact is that both Mac and Windows computers are susceptible to viruses. Mac\u2019s market share has traditionally been lower than Windows, which means virus developers haven\u2019t really focused on Apple\u2019s ecosystem. Now, though, more and more people are buying Apple machines, which means that you\u2019re arguably just as likely to get a virus on Mac as on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are better for creatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are some great creative apps out there for Windows users. Adobe Premiere, Cubase, and Photoshop are just some of the excellent programs that creatives can use to achieve their goals. Still, when it comes to creativity, Macs blow Windows machines out of the water thanks to Apple\u2019s suite of proprietary apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Cut, Logic, and even less professionally-geared apps like GarageBand and iMovie will put a huge amount of tools at your fingertips, and they\u2019re only available on Mac devices. They\u2019re easy to use, supported by Apple for the long haul, and designed so that anybody can use them, with or without a huge amount of creative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMacs are better for creatives<\/strong>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is better for productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s always going to be a certain degree of subjectivity in a debate like this one, but we\u2019ve always found that the Windows ecosystem feels better-geared towards productivity. This is due to the way the Windows OS works when it comes to the taskbar. Again, it\u2019s down to personal preference to a large degree, but we much prefer the way Windows\u2019 context menus and Start system work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the OS, either. Windows\u2019 suite of productivity apps is much better than Apple\u2019s. The default mail client in Windows is much easier to use and cleaner than Apple\u2019s alternative, and Office remains an excellent online productivity tool (although there is nothing stopping you using this browser-based app on Apple machines, of course). In general, if you want to accomplish productivity-related tasks, we\u2019ve found that Windows makes it easier for you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are excellent if you\u2019re an iOS user<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Windows is better for productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s always going to be a certain degree of subjectivity in a debate like this one, but we\u2019ve always found that the Windows ecosystem feels better-geared towards productivity. This is due to the way the Windows OS works when it comes to the taskbar. Again, it\u2019s down to personal preference to a large degree, but we much prefer the way Windows\u2019 context menus and Start system work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the OS, either. Windows\u2019 suite of productivity apps is much better than Apple\u2019s. The default mail client in Windows is much easier to use and cleaner than Apple\u2019s alternative, and Office remains an excellent online productivity tool (although there is nothing stopping you using this browser-based app on Apple machines, of course). In general, if you want to accomplish productivity-related tasks, we\u2019ve found that Windows makes it easier for you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macs are excellent if you\u2019re an iOS user<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWindows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Have you already got an iPhone and an iPad? If so, then you definitely want to pick up a Mac, because it\u2019s tailor-made for the Apple \u201cwalled garden\u201d. Your iPhone and iPad will just work with your Mac, no questions asked, and the devices have been created to work interoperably, so you can move files from one to the other with zero fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows, by contrast, does have solutions for doing this with other devices, but they\u2019re often much more finicky and difficult because Microsoft hasn\u2019t designed those devices specifically to work with Windows. If you want to keep it in the family, so to speak, then Apple is your pick every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a gamer, then buying a Mac is arguably a waste of money. While macOS is improving as an ecosystem for gaming, gaining more and more compatibility with the latest games, the fact is that Windows is a much easier and more friendly place to do your gaming thanks to the number of games that don\u2019t have native Mac support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apple is gaining ground with its Apple Arcade subscription service, but that\u2019s arguably more geared towards mobile users; it doesn\u2019t offer any AAA gaming experiences akin to those you\u2019d find on Xbox Game Pass, for instance. If you\u2019re serious about gaming, then don\u2019t pass up a Windows PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since time immemorial (or so it seems, at any rate), a great debate has raged among computing enthusiasts, and the debate goes thus: Mac or PC? Competition was, at one point, incredibly fierce between the two camps, with the iconic \u201cGet a Mac\u201d ad campaign showing some of the differences between the two ecosystems. Microsoft … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10065,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"close","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[222,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-tech"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10062"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10062"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10102,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10062\/revisions\/10102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nerdleaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Windows is superior for gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n