Why Apple doesn't suffer outages like this

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• Windows devices suffered a global outage, but Mac and Linux remain unaffected, CrowdStrike said.
• The issue, caused by a defective update, halted airlines, hospitals, and public transport.
• But Apple's ecosystem control and limited third-party exposure shielded its devices from the defect.

While Windows users suffered from a global IT outage, Mac owners weren't affected by the defect responsible.