We’re a long ways removed from the “Macs don’t get viruses” advertising spin of the 1990s and early 2000s. Winner: Tie (Subjective Pick the One You Prefer) Security: Which Computer is Safer? Apple, on the other hand, has always avoided having touch on Mac OS – which is weird considering they basically invented touch on the iPhone. One area where the two operating systems are significantly different is with touch: Microsoft has fully embraced touch since Windows 8. Do you like the Start Menu? Or have you always preferred Mac OS? The core features remain very similar: you can perform the same tasks on both operating systems. Overall, the operating systems have significant UI differences that will appeal to different types of users. Cortana is a built-in feature that’s legitimately useful.Īpple, on the other hand, does not have Siri integration on Mac OS – although it’s likely coming in the future. If you’re a gamer, the Mac isn’t for you.įor all the controversy of Windows 8, Microsoft really improved its flagship OS with Windows 10. PCs also now have the ability to stream games from both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, which expands the PC gaming library by thousands of games. Sure, you might be able to get Civilization V on your Mac, but virtually all major titles come out first on the PC – and most never get to the Mac. Gaming has certainly got better on the Mac over the years – but it still lags years behind the PC. With the PC, you have hundreds of choices – often at a better price. If you don’t like the look of the MacBook, then tough luck. With Apple, you have one choice for hardware and design. Laptops like the HP Stream, for example, are priced for around $200 USD and come with a colorful, cheerful design. In other words, you no longer have to spend $2000 to get a laptop that looks as good as a MacBook. The MacBook’s design hasn’t been updated in years. We’ve seen many laptops with a sleek metal chassis. In 2016, every PC manufacturer has copied the MacBook in some form or another. The original iMac – with its lamp-like design – was one of the best-looking computers ever made.īut it’s not 2001 anymore. Macs were colorful, sleek, and modern-looking. In the 1990s, PCs were boring, bland, and boxy. Macs have always been known for their hardware design quality. We’ll start by looking at the design and exterior hardware on both the Mac and PC – since it’s the first thing you notice. Where does the debate stand in 2016? What are the major differences between Macs and PCs in 2016? Find out today as we look at the software, hardware, value, and security of the world’s two most popular computers. The Mac vs PC debate has been going on since the 90s.
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