Mac vs. PC is the Coke vs. Pepsi of the tech world. Keep reading to learn how to make the right choice between the two most common operating systems.

Top reasons to pick Mac

• Ease of use and reliability

Ease of use is the primary reason for choosing Mac over PC. Macs are useful right out of the box, less likely to get viruses, and required lower maintenance than the PC counterparts. The user interface is friendly and intuitive, and you don’t need to manage additional antivirus software. Mac is reliable, which can really make a difference when you want to focus on your work. You will have far less issues with Macs than you have with PCs. It also comes with all the programs you need already on the computer, like iMovie, which is really important in building your small business. Business users in tech-related fields and people who are not tech-savvy both can consistently use Macs as they are easy to use and reliable.

• Design capabilities

You can learn design skills on Mac. Isn’t that amazing? Macs are much better for design work and creating websites. If you have worked extensively with both Macs and PCs, you would choose a Mac every day of the week. The creative tools on a Mac are superb. You can’t do half that kind of work on a PC. Macs are superior for designing, rendering, editing, and a myriad of other creative tasks.

• Company image and overall look

Along with ease of use and security against viruses, image is also a motivating factor for adopting Mac. Being a small online retail company, the Macintosh is just a better fit for the brand. Even though you still use a desktop PC in the office, you can use a Mac laptop for your face-to-face client work as the director of a web design and marketing company. You would be surprised with the definite preference your high-end clients show for Mac. You might be used to questions about what kind of machine you use whenever you pull out your PC laptop. Nobody questions a Mac. It just checks the credibility box automatically.

• Product longevity

One of the most frequent complaints Mac-dedicated business owners have about PCs is the lack of product longevity. Macs are more expensive. But the amortized cost over time makes them a savvy investment choice. Mac is more dependable. It lasts twice as long as a PC. You can accomplish the same thing on either computer, but you need bang for your buck and dependability; Macs have both. Your old PCs have a maximum lifespan of three years, and you may not be able to give them away. But a Mac lasts five years, and you can resell it for about one-third the cost you originally paid for it. While the product longevity debate between Macs and PCs has been raging for years and will probably continue for many more, the opinion that Macs last longer on average is universal. Lifespan definitely factors into your decision to go with Mac products.

Top reasons to pick PC

• Familiarity and business-focused design

More people are familiar with PCs than Mac. If you have been using Windows for over 20 years already, it would be weird for you to use a MacBook for the first time. MacBook is hard to connect to a private or shared network, unlike Windows computers. PCs are the standard in business settings. Most businesses use PCs and MS Office. PCs are for business end-users.

• Functionality and compatibility

You might use PCs for purely functional reasons. If you have been in the IT industry for more than 10 years, you might have noticed that PC is better than Mac in terms of programming. A MacBook is not as effective as Windows computers for programming. You have to install third-party applications to use a MacBook for programming. Some pieces of the software you use in your company do not comply with Mac’s operating system. Integration with legacy software and the ability to run and build proprietary solutions are a reason for choosing PC over Mac. As both a manufacturer and online retailer, you might be reliant on your PC and software systems. So, the right choice is critical. For your business, the PC might be the right choice. It is extremely reliable, and the continuity enables you to develop and integrate bespoke systems over time.

• Price and longevity

You generally choose a PC with a budget in mind. Macs cost two to three times as much as a decent PC. The first thing would be price rather than familiarity and ease of use behind the reasons for your choice of PC over Mac. Maintenance for a Mac desktop is also expensive. If something happens to a Mac, it can be hard to look for parts compared to a PC. In fact, it could be argued that PCs have better longevity than Macs, specifically because parts can easily be swapped.

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