Thursday 1 March 2012

Your First Decision Is Whether You Want A Mac Or Windows OS

By Georgina Quiones


While there are a bunch of different brands of computers to choose from, there are only two real operating systems the average user can choose between: Windows and Mac OS. There's also Linux, but that is used mainly by businesses and advanced computer users. The next time you have to buy a personal computer, you are going to need to take a close look at what both Mac and Windows can offer you and we are going to explore some of those respective advantages in the paragraphs you are about to read.

You shouldn't choose windows, if you are really worried about security. Users of Windows are well-know to have most of the computer viruses directed at them. Part of this is due to way more people using Windows, but Mac users are also less vulnerable, for some reason. Malware and spyware are similar to viruses, and the results for Windows users is also similar. It will cost extra time and money, when you have a Windows OS, because you will have to have an anti-virus software, and it will need to be updated regularly If you have gotten a Mac, because the security is better, that is good, but don't let that stop you from being prepared. When you reveal your own data to a scam artist or hacker, you are causing security issues by your own actions, and you should always remember that. Just using common sense will protect your computer from a lot of issues.

A genuine improvement is what most Windows users have characterized Windows 7 when comparing it to all of the operating systems that were used previously. With the coming of Windows 7, Windows is gaining ground on Mac computers with much better security and less likely to crash. Glitches and crashes have been a common complaint of people who have used earlier systems of Windows, such as Vista or XP. Microsoft has recently released Windows 7, and it is their operating system that seems to be the most reliable. Whether Windows 8 will prove to be even better remains to be seen.

You shouldn't buy your computer totally because of the way it looks, but it is important to most people. When it comes to the design, many people like the Mac. Having high functioning products, that are attractive and ergonomic, has always been important to the designers at Apple. If you were wondering why most other brands were less expensive than Apple products, this could be the reason.

Once you decide upon your budget, you can decide whether to go with the lower price and versatility of Windows or the Mac, and its convenient interface and high-end look. The right computer should be a simple choice, once you know all of the advantages and disadvantages of both operating systems.




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