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, its the kind of update that Microsoft must be eyeing enviously.Thats because, in case youve missed the news, Microsoft has had a rotten run of Windows 10 updates, with each new release seemingly breaking more things than it fixes.The latest Windows 10 update fail has seemingly broken the Start menu a pretty important part of Windows 10.The situation has gotten so bad, that its no longer just embarrassing for Microsoft its in danger of seriously damaging the companys reputation.An artist's impression of many Windows 10 users(Image credit: Shutterstock)Apple take heedNow, it might be tempting for Apple to sit back and enjoy its old rivals current travails. To be fair, we wouldnt blame it for indulging in a spot of schadenfreude, but what we really want Apple to do is learn from Microsofts mistakes.Apple knows only too well what happens if you release an update that ends up causing additional issues, and how angry that can make its users.Its happened to Apple in the past, and while macOS Catalinas launch hasnt hit any showstopping issues yet (knock on wood), Apple needs to make sure that when (not if) it needs to release a patch for macOS Catalina, it wont introduce further problems.This is a realistic depiction of an operating system update gone wrong(Image credit: Shutterstock)What can Apple do?So, what can Apple do to avoid Microsofts update problems? There seems to be a number of theories about why Microsoft is having so many issues with its updates recently.Are they being rushed out? Is Microsoft fully testing them? Is it listening to its collection of Windows Insiders users who have signed up to try out early versions of the updates and report back about any problems?Amidst all this, Dona Sarkar, one of the leaders involved with Microsofts Windows Insider initiative, is leaving her role. With the Windows Insider team being so important when it comes to testing new updates, the fact that it now appears leaderless isnt great.What Apple needs to do is make sure that its upcoming updates arent just thoroughly tested, but that it is in constant communication with developers and users who are testing out early beta versions of the update. If they find somethings wrong listen to them. Delay the update if necessary.By taking its time with the updates, Apple could find its actually fixing issues faster rather than rushing out an update, only to have to then spend time fixing all the other problems that emerge.Apple should look at Microsofts current problems, which can be summed up with the old phrase more haste, less speed. By hastily releasing updates, its actually slowing the speed in which problems are being fixed. Theres no need for Apple to gloat just learn.As for Microsoft, lets hope that the Windows Insider team gets new leadership that can get these updates back on track hopefully before its too late.RXWCXUxZtDAYW6nVEoCHAA.jpg?# )
Apple has just released macOS Catalina, its latest update to the operating system powering Macs and MacBooks, and while the launch hasnt been flawless (check out our guide on how to fix macOS Catalina problems), its the kind of update that Microsoft must be eyeing enviously.Thats because, in case youve missed the news, Microsoft has had a rotten run of Windows 10 updates, with each new release seemingly breaking more things than it fixes.The latest Windows 10 update fail has seemingly broken the Start menu a pretty important part of Windows 10.The situation has gotten so bad, that its no longer just embarrassing for Microsoft its in danger of seriously damaging the companys reputation.An artist's impression of many Windows 10 users(Image credit: Shutterstock)Apple take heedNow, it might be tempting for Apple to sit back and enjoy its old rivals current travails.
To be fair, we wouldnt blame it for indulging in a spot of schadenfreude, but what we really want Apple to do is learn from Microsofts mistakes.Apple knows only too well what happens if you release an update that ends up causing additional issues, and how angry that can make its users.Its happened to Apple in the past, and while macOS Catalinas launch hasnt hit any showstopping issues yet (knock on wood), Apple needs to make sure that when (not if) it needs to release a patch for macOS Catalina, it wont introduce further problems.This is a realistic depiction of an operating system update gone wrong(Image credit: Shutterstock)What can Apple do?So, what can Apple do to avoid Microsofts update problems? There seems to be a number of theories about why Microsoft is having so many issues with its updates recently.Are they being rushed out? Is Microsoft fully testing them? Is it listening to its collection of Windows Insiders users who have signed up to try out early versions of the updates and report back about any problems?Amidst all this, Dona Sarkar, one of the leaders involved with Microsofts Windows Insider initiative, is leaving her role.
With the Windows Insider team being so important when it comes to testing new updates, the fact that it now appears leaderless isnt great.What Apple needs to do is make sure that its upcoming updates arent just thoroughly tested, but that it is in constant communication with developers and users who are testing out early beta versions of the update.
If they find somethings wrong listen to them.
Delay the update if necessary.By taking its time with the updates, Apple could find its actually fixing issues faster rather than rushing out an update, only to have to then spend time fixing all the other problems that emerge.Apple should look at Microsofts current problems, which can be summed up with the old phrase more haste, less speed.
By hastily releasing updates, its actually slowing the speed in which problems are being fixed.
Theres no need for Apple to gloat just learn.As for Microsoft, lets hope that the Windows Insider team gets new leadership that can get these updates back on track hopefully before its too late.RXWCXUxZtDAYW6nVEoCHAA.jpg?#
