Every Operating System Explained In 6 Minutes

In this video, we explain every major operating system in simple, easy-to-understand terms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, Unix, and BSD. An operating system is the invisible layer that connects you to your device, yet most people never fully understand how it works or why so many different ones exist. This video breaks down what an operating system actually does and how different systems evolved to solve different problems.

Instead of turning this into a technical lecture, this explainer focuses on real-world use cases and design philosophies. You’ll learn why Windows dominates personal computers, why macOS feels so polished and controlled, how Linux quietly powers servers and the internet, and how mobile operating systems like Android and iOS take completely different approaches to smartphones. By connecting each operating system to its purpose, the video helps you understand the trade-offs between flexibility, security, performance, and simplicity.

Whether you’re a student, a casual tech user, or someone curious about how computers and phones really work, this video gives you a clear, complete overview of operating systems without jargon. If you’ve ever wondered which operating system is best, why some feel smoother than others, or how modern software is shaped by choices made decades ago, this explainer will change how you see the device you use every day.