When it comes to computers, you need to choose the one that is going to best fit your needs, as well as one that is reviewed well and in the price bracket that you can afford. Not too much to ask, is it? There is a big debate over PC versus Mac when it comes to choosing a computer or a laptop, and sorry to be that person, but there are a whole host of things that are good about both, as well as things that can be improved. It does depend on where you are in life and what you need to use the computer for, simply because there are so many different aspects to think about. The hardware, the cost, the design, how easy it is to use, as well as size, weight, value for money, and things like upgrade options. 

If you are someone with a specific need for your computer, then it can make the decision of what to choose even tougher. As an example, if you are a photographer, then you will want some specific things for your computer to do, especially when it comes to editing and updating your photos. When you are a professional photographer then this will be of paramount importance as you will need to make sure the editing capability of your software is something that will make a difference and be good enough for client photos. So if you are in the market for a new device, then have a read through to see what might work best for you.

Viruses and Trojans

One of the last things that you want from your computer is to get a virus or trojan outbreak onto your computer. This is something that we do tend to hear a lot about, as when these things strike, it is never a good thing. Long-term Apple fans have always talked about the fact that Macs suffer much less from any software or hardware exploitation problems, which really is quite true. They are much more popular these days, but some of that could be down to the fact that Apple has a much smaller share of the market, so really for a hacker, it wouldn’t make sense to target something that isn’t in abundance. This can change over time, but it is definitely something to be wary of when getting a new device.

Photoshop, Lightroom and Editing Software

Macs don’t necessarily have an advantage over post-processing software like Adobe, because there can be problems on both platforms. If some software has memory leaks, then there is a big chance that the leaks will happen on both kinds of devices. There can even be problems with the compatibility of a program per platform. For programs like Lightroom, there have been issues that come up on a Mac that don’t come up on a PC, and vice versa. So it is hard to pit one against the other in this case, as they both have good things, and both have bad things about them when using certain software. Of course, there are things like paint on a PC for basic editing and photo annotation, but there is also paint for Mac (just a bit of a different version). So really, you can’t go too far wrong with either. They both have similar strengths, so it is safe to say that it is pretty much a tie here.

This post just touches on a couple of factors to think about when you are thinking about a Mac versus a PC. There are a variety of other things that could be looked at, but as mentioned above, what is important to you will totally differ depending on what you are looking for from your computer. If you break it down, really the choice of system that you choose doesn’t really matter. Macs and PCs are modern and up-to-date, and are good for a number of different uses, which does include post-processing, of course. 

PCs can be quite straightforward to use, and will be well known as they are most used in workplaces and in schools. But if you don’t have as much experience, or aren’t as tech savvy, then a Mac could be the way to go for you. Macs are generally pretty simple to use, and they can be more intuitive. They are definitely well-designed and thought out, and generally will mean less problems in the long term; the choice is yours! It would be great to hear what you think.