There are several distinct differences between a Pc that is running a version of Windows and a Mac computer that is running a version of the Mac operating system. There is a long-standing debate between which computer is "better," but it really comes down to personal preferences and how the computer is used.
One of the differences is,hardware. In the past, the heart of the difference between a Mac and a PC came down to the hardware. A personal computer was built on the IBM microprocessor. Macintosh computers were based on the PowerPC architecture. Hardware that would work with a PC would not work with a Mac. Since 2006, Macs are built on the Intel architecture, the same as a PC. However, the hardware that is used by Apple computers is stringently tested and quality-controlled. You can purchase and install many different types of hardware, from network cards to video cards to motherboards, on PCs. Apple Computers have a limited number of hardware devices that will work correctly together.
Other difference between Macs and PCs is their operating systems. Mac computers use the Mac OS. The Mac OS is the reason many Mac users prefer Macs to PCs. While PCs can run Windows XP, Windows Vista and Linux, Mac computers typically run the Mac OS exclusively. It’s possible to install Windows on a Mac machine in a dual-boot configuration, but most Mac users prefer the Mac OS and rarely use Windows. Conversely, it’s next to impossible to install the Mac OS on a Windows system.
Other major difference between PCs and Macs is that Macs have only one mouse button (instead of two on PCs). You can still "right-click" using a Mac, but you must hold down the 'ctrl' button on the keyboard before clicking with the mouse button. Additionally, Macs have different command buttons on their keyboards than PCs do. Macs have an Apple/Command key, which is used for keyboard shortcuts, such as copy and paste or opening a new Internet browser window. Even though a Mac keyboard has a Control key, it's used in different ways. The Apple/Command key is basically the equivalent of a Control key on a PC keyboard. Behind the those things, the biggest difference between Mac and PC is the price tag. Macs are typically seen to be more expensive than PC's. This is because Macs are only sold only by Apple Computers and there is a limited number of hardware devices that are compatible with the computers. PC's are sold by multiple companies, such as Dell, Acer and Toshiba. Consumers have the option to shop for the best price, and the manufacturers compete to keep the prices low. It is also possible to build your own PC using various manufacturers' hardware. PC's, therefore, have a wide range of prices from very low-end to very high-end. If you’re looking for an inexpensive system for home office or student use, a PC is definitely the cheaper option. However, if you’re looking for a simple, stable operating system and software that does what you want it to do without requiring you to jump through a lot of hoops, a Mac might be worth the higher cost.
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