macOS is Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers, designed to integrate seamlessly with other Apple devices through the Continuity ecosystem. Unlike traditional desktop OSes, macOS emphasizes gesture-based navigation, visual window management, and cross-device workflows that blur the line between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The key to mastering macOS is understanding that it's built around spatial organization (Mission Control, Spaces, Stage Manager) rather than traditional window layering—once you internalize this, everyday tasks become dramatically faster.

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