Compared to the computers that were selling only a few years ago, whether you use a Windows or Mac OS, you have a much more powerful and faster computer today. You should look at each system, to see what they have, before you decide which to purchase. You need some information on whether Windows or Mac operating system will be best for you, so we are giving you the following comparison.

You shouldn’t choose windows, if you are really worried about security. It’s well-known that the vast majority of computer viruses are directed at Windows users. One reason more Windows users get viruses is because there are many more people who use Windows, but still users of a Mac don’t seem to get that many viruses. The same is true for things like spyware and malware. This also means that if you do get a Windows OS, you will have to spend time and money on anti-virus software and make sure that it’s always updated. Precautions will need to be taken, even with a Mac, but there will be a lot less threats. 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. So you have to use common sense no matter what kind of computer you’re using.

If you follow what happens in technical news, you have probably started to hear things about the next major upgrade to the Windows OS: Windows 8. For some, this might make a difference in the whole Windows vs Mac debate, as with this new release, Windows is going to be introducing some radical new features. Most importantly, Windows 8 will give you the option of using your computer as a tablet, with a highly functional touchscreen. You’ll also have the option to use a traditional mouse or keyboard. Of course, as of this writing, Windows 8 has not yet been released. The earliest release date we can find is sometime in 2012. And by then, it’s likely that Mac will come up with something to rival it.

If you regularly use computers at school or at work, it’s very likely that they are going to be running the Windows OS. If this is true for you, then selecting a Windows based computer for your home computer is the smart thing to do and the more convenient thing to do because you can be sure that you have all of the same programs downloaded. For one thing, it can be very difficult to share files with people who use PCs if you use a Mac. It’s now easier to move back and forth between Macs and PCs, because of greater software compatibility and also because you can use Bootcamp to run your Mac like a PC. However, if you are using almost solely Windows based programs and files, you won’t have any advantages by choosing a Mac for your computer. Even though Macs are more popular today than ever before, most schools, corporations and large organizations still use Windows.

You now know what a Mac and Windows operating systems have that are different. If you watch a lot of movies, or spend time chatting online, or other everyday tasks, having a good PC or a Mac will do everything you need. Once you know what all these two computer systems will do, it is a matter of matching the computer to your needs, getting the right look and the right price, and you should have a new computer.