As a Mac user, it's hard not to be jealous of Windows 11 Look at what Microsoft has announced The multitasking features are superior to macOS Monterey and I like the new start menu and taskbar better than the macOS dock [Windows 11's docking capabilities also appear to be superior to macOS, and I like Microsoft's more flexible approach to widgets Also, the Windows Store has been a mess, but the addition of Android apps to Windows 11 seems significant

Below are five ways Windows 11 beats the latest macOS Monterey based on features announced so far

macOS allows two apps to work side by side, and Windows 11 introduces a new snap layout feature that allows up to three apps to run side by side, four apps in a 2x2 grid, one on the left and two on the right, and many other Layouts can be selected

Windows 11 also allows users to create snap groups and place them on the taskbar

While Apple refuses to bring touch capabilities to the Mac and continues to push the iPad Pro, the best 2-in-1 laptops running Windows 11 will have improved touch support Icons will be spaced wider, touch targets will be larger, and visual cues for window size and movement will be displayed The on-screen keyboard will also be improved

In addition to easy access to the fantastic Xbox Game Pass, Windows 11 will offer several important gaming upgrades that will take the best titles to the next level and Auto HDR delivers better visuals in a wide range of games

Additionally, if you have a DirectStorage-enabled PC, game load times will be significantly reduced (macOS is still miles behind in games due to the very small number of titles compared to Windows

Whether working at home and moving from room to room or in the office, many of us are constantly docking and undocking But it can take a little while to get back into operation, and Windows 11 has a new docking experience that I wish macOS had

When the laptop is unplugged from the dock to move around the room, Windows 11 minimizes the windows that were on the monitor When you return and reconnect to the dock, all windows will reappear as before

The Microsoft Store was not the best in the Windows 10 era, but it is much better in Windows 11 For example, Microsoft is letting developers use their own commerce engine like Adobe's

Additionally, Android apps are coming to the Windows Store However, they will be limited to options in the Amazon app store; you may be able to sideload apps in Windows 11, but we don't recommend it We'll have to see how many options are available this fall and how good the implementation is

FaceTime on macOS Monterey looks much cooler than the new Microsoft Teams Chat built into Windows 11 This is because FaceTime has a new SharePlay feature that allows you to watch moves, shows, and listen to music with your friends However, on Android and Windows, you can only watch and listen through a web link, as there is no dedicated FaceTime app for these platforms Chat with Microsoft Teams is available on Windows, Android, and iOS Windows, Android, and iOS

There are many things I like about macOS over Windows: AirDrop continues to be one of my favorite features, and I like that messages from my iPhone automatically appear on my desktop (something only Android owners (something you can do on Windows) Additionally, macOS updates are generally much smoother, but Windows 10 has had a variety of issues, some of which have resulted in serious bugs and blue screens Microsoft has said that Windows 11 will have improved windows updates, and we'll wait to see if that happens

macOS Monterey launches this fall and promises several other welcome upgrades These include a vastly improved FaceTime, a redesigned Safari with convenient Tab groups, Quick Notes, and more seamless integration with the iPad via Universal Control But if you're a Windows guy (or thinking of switching), Windows 11 beats macOS in several ways at this stage

CORRECTION: In the app store section of this article, Apple Store was incorrectly listed It should have said Microsoft Windows Store Our apologies