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macOS 12 Monterey review

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macOS 12 Monterey is finally available to download. After seeing the iPhone 13 series and the new MacBooks be announced, it’s time for macOS to have its moment. The phrase ‘Everything just works’ is a mantra that's still representative of Apple’s work in its software, hardware and most recently its services. The same applies to the latest macOS update, where it’s a release of refinements and features that are also found in iOS 15. With Shortcuts now moving over to the Mac, alongside better productivity features, macOS Monterey is a bigger release than you may expect. With the new MacBooks showcasing how the Apple Silicon chips can really work compared to Microsoft’s Surface line on Windows 11 , it makes us wonder what could be coming next for macOS, and whether Monterey is setting the stage for even greater things for Apple’s operating system.  Price and availability Since 2011, Apple has made macOS a free upgrade for anyone with an eligible Mac, so you can reap the benefits...

Windows 11

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Windows 11 is finally here - which in some ways is surprising, as Windows 10 was heralded as the last ever update of Windows - one that would receive updates over the years, and eventually, decades. However, there’s a saying that you either have to move with the times, or the times moves you, which is seemingly why we’re now seeing Windows 11, the first major update to the operating system in years. Showcasing a redesigned theme, new-look apps from the past and present, alongside a better touch interface, it’s an update that looks to have catered to casual users, and up to a point, power users as well. There’s still plenty of room for improvement for Windows 11, but for what’s here on its release, it’s an alluring update that looks to shape the future of Microsoft, both for its software and hardware, for the next decade. (Image credit: Future / Microsoft) Price and availability Windows 11 is free for anyone who meets the system requirements set by Microsoft. The upgrade...