Microsoft’s security bumping efforts for its Windows 11 operating system are commendable, but the technology giant’s progress holds no advantage over Apple’s Mac range, which the latter called out in the latest video ad. A software-related outage impacts a company’s workers who are about to showcase various products at their trade show, with fictitious Apple employees coming to the rescue, despite being rivals.
The end of the video shows a person handing out multiple Mac mini units to avoid another massive BSOD-based outage, with the end of the ad reading ‘There’s no security like Mac security’
If you remember, during the infamous CrowdStrike security update, a multitude of machines powered by Windows were affected by the fear-inducing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), with only Macs being unscathed during the incident. A similar outcome was published by Apple on its official YouTube channel, showcasing the robust security of its Mac lineup.
Since the Cupertino behemoth has restricted low-level access to its macOS platform, the chances of the hardware being affected by the outage were greatly minimized. Unfortunately, the company’s employees running Windows PCs were not so fortunate, with a BSOD-based outage potentially risking their entire business going up in flames.
Fortunately, instead of letting these people get caught in the cinders, Apple employees rose to the occasion and became the necessary Samaritans, bringing their business back online in a matter of minutes. The end of the video ad reads, ‘There’s no security like Mac security,’ as an Apple employee starts handing out Mac mini units to the public.
The current-generation M4 Mac mini remains one of the firm’s best ‘price to performance’ products, and no Windows-powered computer can match the firepower or value of the compact machine at this time.
Microsoft has yet to make its Windows platform ‘stupid friendly’
As someone who displays a strong penchant towards gaming laptops, you always run the risk of something going wrong, with a torrent of BSODs occurring simply because of the incorrect software or multiple instances of drivers communicating with one another. It can often take weeks to diagnose a problem that could have been addressed before the machine left the factory, but it is something for Microsoft to take note of.
For instance, our ultra-fast gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 practically required months to isolate the bevy of BSODs that we encountered while undervolting the scorching hot processor, only to find that you needed to download and install a microcode that Intel had released earlier. Then again, both Windows and macOS have a place in this world for good reason and will continue to do so for years to come.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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