macOS
macOS is a proprietary operating system developed by Apple for its Mac computers, providing the software foundation for daily tasks. Key features include a graphical user interface that popularized the use of windows, icons, and a mouse, as well as built-in tools for productivity, communication, and file organization. The system's name has evolved from Mac OS to Mac OS X (pronounced "OS Ten") and now to macOS.
Key macOS terms and descriptions
macOS: The current name for Apple's desktop and laptop operating system.
Mac OS X: The previous name for macOS, used from 2001 until 2016. Many people still use the terms interchangeably.
Classic Mac OS: The original operating system developed for Macintosh computers from 1984 to 2001.