#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS INSTALL#
#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS MANUAL#
#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS UPGRADE#
#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS WINDOWS 10#
#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS SOFTWARE#

Worldwide, most computers are PCs and Windows is the most popular operating system by far.

Macs simply do not come with as powerful graphics cards, even high-end machines like the Mac Pro.

PCs are the absolute best option when it comes to gaming.

For some reason, you always need the latest Mac in order to utilize all the new features in OS X. A five year old Mac can run the latest version of OS X, but half the features will be missing and things don’t run as smoothly.

#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS WINDOWS 10#

A five year old PC can easily run Windows 10 without any issue.

Windows based PCs may have greater backwards compatibility.

There is usually an equivalent Mac program for every Windows app, but they are not always as good. The opposite is true when you look at smartphones, but we’re talking about computers here.

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Overall, there is a lot more software available for Windows than for PC.

When purchasing PCs, you also have a lot more options that you can configure including processors, cases, memory, hard drives, ports, displays, etc. Pretty much every component on a desktop PC can be switched out.

#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS UPGRADE#

PCs are more up-gradable and configurable. On Macs, you can usually only upgrade the RAM or hard drive and that’s it.

In terms of desktops, Apple has only one geared towards consumers, so if the cost is prohibitive, a Windows desktop will be a much better choice. With Apple, you have only a few choices with set prices.

PCs are manufactured by many different companies, resulting in a huge selection of devices with a wide variation in prices.

There is the HP Envy, but it isn’t as good as the iMac.

The iMac, the only Mac desktop other than the Mac Pro, is an all-in-one computer that you can get with a 4K or 5K display, something that really doesn’t exist in the Windows market at all unless you get an ultra-expensive custom rig.

#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS INSTALL#

Windows cannot read Mac formatted drives unless you install a third-party program.

Macs can read NTFS or FAT formatted hard drives.

For example, Macs include Thunderbolt, USB Type C ports, multi-touch trackpads, force touch, keyboard backlighting and more.

Macs tend to be a bit more innovative in design and features.

This can be true for PCs also, but with so many manufacturers and configurations, getting the best quality can be more difficult.

When you purchase a Mac, you are getting a high-quality machine.

Apple computers have some of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the industry.

Speaking of cost, Macs are more expensive than PCs, but they also hold their resale value far better than PCs.

To get something close from PC manufacturers usually ends up negating the higher cost factor for Apple products.

Macs are sleek and visually appealing.

Apple has excellent customer support, AppleCare warranty programs, and exclusive Apple Stores where you can take your Mac or other Apple products for repairs, training or other issues.

If you’re technically savvy, this is a non-issue, otherwise it can be a major nuisance. Mac computers have pre-installed software, but only from Apple and they don’t slow down your system.

#APPLE VS WINDOWS PROS AND CONS MANUAL#

Almost all new PCs come installed with loads of bloatware from PC manufacturers, which requires manual removal.Even though Macs can get viruses or malware, the number of threats is still significantly less than for Windows just because the Windows base is so much larger.If you’ve always been a Windows user, it can initially be counter-intuitive to use, however, I’ve found that it’s more logical once you get used to it. This is a very debatable point and the reason why I also list it as a con in the section below. Macs are less complicated and more intuitive to use.Microsoft has tried to copy this, but only partially. This includes features like Handoff, iMessage, iCloud, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library, iCloud Keychain, Find My iPhone, etc. Macs work better with other Apple products in terms of software.It’s also super easy to switch between the two operating systems. Setting up a dual boot system in OS X is infinitely easier than it is in Windows. Macs have a built-in program called BootCamp, which allows you to install Windows, Linux or other operating systems in addition to OS X.Obviously, this is a very biased and opinionated article, so feel free to share your thoughts if they are different. So, without further ado, let’s go into the pros and cons for each platform, which includes the hardware and software.

Apple vs windows pros and cons