microsoft vs apple computers

Mac VS . PC

Microsoft has been making the PC (personal computer ) for about 20 years now . Macintosh Apple computers have been around longer , and were very popular before the PC , in the late 80 's and early 90 's . However , by the mid-90 's , Macs had fallen out of style , because they were not compatible with any software or hardware used on the PC . Today , that is changing again , as Macs and PCs become more compatible with each other , but still retain their own unique features . These days , many `computer geeks ' are

interested in comparing Macs and PCs and do so every time a new one comes out . How are they similar and how are they different ? There are ways that they are both

Price . Macs and PCs now cost about the same amount , assuming that they come with comparable features from reputable companies . These companies provide top of the line customer service and many bonus features on their models (small , unknown companies may provide PCs cheaper , but without the same features and service , according to HYPERLINK "http /www .switchingtomac .com " www .switchingtomac .com . However according to HYPERLINK "http /www .digitalvideoediting .com www .digitalvideoediting .com , an independent company that has been running tests between the latest Mac and the latest PC for awhile , there is a several hundred dollar difference between the companies ' top of line models Mac cost about 600 more , and it is not as fast as the best PC

Features . One difference in the features one gets for the sticker price is all of the iLife programs on the Mac . These programs allow a user to listen to and download music write , record , and mix music create home movies design websites and more . Similar programs are available for purchase (sometimes ) separately for a PC at a cost of approximately 500 for all , according to HYPERLINK "http /www .switchingtomac .com www .switchingtomac .com . Many programs these days are created and sold to be put on either machine , which means that there is not a great difference in most software for the machines . Hardware , too , is similar now , as both computers are made with the same Intel Chips ( HYPERLINK "http /www .switchingtomac .com " www .switchingtomac .com

More features . Both Mac and PC use exclusively USB ports now to hook up digital cameras and other external features . Macs have been doing this a lot longer than PCs , though . Using only USB ports (rather than having a different kind of port for every device ) makes everything more easily compatible across the board (www .switchingtomac .com

Security . The virus software made for the PC is made by a company other than the one who makes the computers , which means that it doesn 't always work as well as it could . PCs are visible when they are on the net which means they are more susceptible to viruses and other attacks Macs have built-in firewalls that prevent them from being seen on the net , which protects them from most of the viruses out...