i didn't mean software engineering. i used to work in AutoCad and i had designed things for fun in SolidWorks. those kinds of CAD / Engineering programs are mostly for Windows.

the only problem is Windows is unable to switch to ARM chips and Intel X86/64 chips pull too much power for mobile devices.

i just built a desktop using Sapphire Rapids Overclockable Xeon and it pulls 180 watts at idle ... and i haven't even overclocked it yet ... maximum laptop battery allowed on airplane ( out of fire hazard considerations ) is 100 watt hours, so enough to run my new desktop for half an hour at idle with the screen off.

if Windows can't move to the more efficient ARM chips it might not make it long term. the reason Windows is struggling with the transition is that legacy software ( sometimes decades old ) is one of the main strengths of Windows.

Apple's control of their ecosystem allowed them to move to ARM which windows tried to do but failed. but Apple's more limited ecosystem is also why people use Windows.

double edged sword.