For first time computer buyers, it can be a frustrating task of figuring out which computer is best for you. You have two choices: Mac or PC. There are quite a few differences between both computers, which includes the operating system. Apple’s Mac uses the OSX operating system and PC uses Windows.
For those who are unfamiliar with either Mac or PC, here are the differences between both brands.
A big difference between the computers would be the mouse and keyboard. With a Mac there is only one button on the mouse, whereas a PC has two. While you can still do the “right-click” while using your mouse on a Mac, you just have to remember to hold the control button down before you click the button on your mouse.
The command button is also different on a Mac keyboard. On a Mac the Apple/Command key is used for copying and pasting and doing other shortcuts. With a PC, you would use the Control key.
One thing many new Mac users can’t get used to right away is closing a document or program. On a Mac you click on the X button, which is located on the right side of the page. On a Mac it’s the little red dot located on the left side of the page. Even though you click the red button to close the document, the program isn’t closed. To completely close the program, click on program name and click “Quit.” You can also do Apple/Command and Q as a shortcut.
The biggest difference is the price. Most PCs can range between $400 and $1,500 depending on which brand you get and what features you want on the PC. A Mac computer stars at about $1,100 and can go up to about $3,000.
There are many differences between a Macintosh Computer and a PC. It all comes down to preferences and which one will work best for your lifestyle. Fortunately your media files are safe with either choice when you use open source freeware such as VLC, Media Player, KM Player or BS Player as many of them will work on either operating system and with many different formats.