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Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while implementing simplicity is discussed with an eye toward security. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23198.mp3[/embed] This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:41 Ben's Argument: Convergence of iPad and Mac OS0:04:06 Chuck's Concern: Bloated Operating Systems and Optimization0:08:07 Debate over the benefits of touch functionality on laptops0:10:07 Considering the hassle and code associated with touch interfaces0:12:26 MacBook Pro vs. iPad: Touchscreen Pros and Cons0:13:31 Touch Interface on Macs vs iPad Keyboard Support0:16:07 Microsoft's Innova