Which proprietary software do you prefer over their open-source alternatives, and why?

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MacOS instead of some Linux distro. Mostly because of the hardware that comes with it, making a neat integrated product.

I agree, love the intervonnectivity with iOS, especially AirDrop. And it’s still more comfortable to use than Windows IMO (no forced updates that slow down the shutting down process!).

I agree, love the intervonnectivity with iOS, especially AirDrop.

To me, that sort of “feature” is nothing more than a security vulnerability waiting to be exploited.

Maybe I just think that because of past trauma from Microsoft products and IoT devices being blatantly insecure, but…