Windows is a bad choice for your operating system, if security is a big issue with you. There are a lot of viruses that show up on computers and most of them hit users of Windows. Most people who use a computer have Windows, so it is only logical they would get most viruses, but Mac users, for some unknown reason, are less vulnerable. Malware and spyware are similar to viruses, and the results for Windows users is also similar. You will more than likely have to spend time and money to get anti-virus software, and keep it updated, if your new computer has Windows OS. The threats will be much fewer when you have a Mac, but it is still wise to take precautions. When you reveal your own data to a scam artist or hacker, you are causing security issues by your own actions, and you should always remember that. Just using common sense will protect your computer from a lot of issues. When you get a Mac computer, already installed will be a wide variety of software programs that are useful.
iDVD, iPhoto, iMovie and iWeb are all part of iLife, which comes with your Mac computer. Having the ability to edit your videos, photos and audio files, along with being able to organize and share them, is what you get with these programs. When it comes to software, Windows doesn't really give you that much. You might think you are getting a lot of software, but many of these are just free trials, so you better read the fine print. You might be surprised after a couple of months, to be told you have to upgrade a program to keep using it. Lower priced PCs are famous for doing this. This could make the price comparison not seem quite as good for the PC when compared to a Mac.

There are a lot of absolute advantages offered with Macs and one of those is how much support you can get. When you purchase a Windows based PC, there are different levels of support depending on which store sold it to you and what brand you bought. But if you do some homework and research, you are going to find that most PC manufacturing brands only offer bad or, at best, mid-level customer service. When you want top notch customer support you're forced to pay for it.

In terms of tech support, however, Macintosh has earned a stellar reputation. Not only can you call them for help, they have a ton of repair centers out there where you can take your computer when you need it to be serviced instead of having to ship it off somewhere. There are many choices to make when shopping for a computer, and getting a Windows or Mac OS is one of the first things you have to decide. You have to compare the lower price and versatility of a PC with the high-end look and convenient interface of a Mac. The right computer should be a simple choice, once you know all of the advantages and disadvantages of both operating systems.