Switching from Mac to PC - Some Tips: It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3179609/computers/switching-from-mac-to-pc-choosing-a-laptop.html

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Having used both, I'm not at all sure why one would want to make that move.

Orso Loc: St. Augustine, FL

jaymatt wrote:

Having used both, I'm not at all sure why one would want to make that move.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

We use both in our family. There will never be a compromise.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

jim quist wrote:

We use both in our family. There will never be a compromise.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

In the article, he states "When it comes to RAM and drive space, I’ll give you the same advice I give all my friends: Buy as much as you can afford."

He's wrong.

You should buy much more than you can afford. You'll need it later.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

jerryc41 wrote:

It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3179609/computers/switching-from-mac-to-pc-choosing-a-laptop.html

I used a pc in my office for years and struggled with it and then discovered Mac. I will never return

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

I agree, I'm enjoying the huge variety of options, hardward, software and peripherals available.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

I first got involved with computers way back when with a Texas Instuments TI-99-4A and a Tandy RL1000, even before Windows 3.0. When the competition between Windows and Macs started up, I looked at both of them. What I found at places like CompUSA and others was that the software available for Windows took up like three or four shelves whereas the software for Macs was about a half a shelf. So I opted for Windows, my first being 3.1. Later on, when I thought about converting, Macs got to be so expensive I couldn't afford one, several times more than a comparable PC.

The only experience I have had with Macs is with my two sisters machines when they asked for my help because they had problems with them and couldn't figure out what was going on. A lot of the time I couldn't figure it out either. Macs aren't as intuitive as I was led to believe.

All the problems that Mac users say I have with my PC I haven't experienced. Maybe I have just been lucky.

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

jerryc41 wrote:

It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3179609/computers/switching-from-mac-to-pc-choosing-a-laptop.html

You forgot to mention Xanax and PROZAC.

banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan

jerryc41 wrote:

It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3179609/computers/switching-from-mac-to-pc-choosing-a-laptop.html

All I can say is, I have them both. Macbook pro and Windows 10 desktop. When I want something that boots fast, Mac it is. But when I want something
easy to use, it's Windows every time.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

I currently own a windows laptop with Windows 10, MacBook Pro and an iMac27. I also started way back with CPM (an Osborne 5 1/4 single sided floppy). I loved that Osborne for it was really very simple and CPM was a great OS. Went to Windows and stayed with Windows through 2007. Primarily because of the programs. Well, Apple kept on getting better and cheaper (in price). I was able to use all the programs I needed and the quality of graphics was even better. I have had more problems with windows and had more "blue" screens with Windows and none with my Apple computers.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

jerryc41 wrote:

It's not like this is a very popular situation, but if you are a Mac user who wants to learn about Windows, here are some tips.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3179609/computers/switching-from-mac-to-pc-choosing-a-laptop.html

Here is a link to Trey Ratcliff's website regarding his switch form Mac back to PC and his reasons why. From reading his article, it sounds like Apple is not innovating as much anymore and PC's are getting better in his opinion. Everyone has their opinions and likes what works best for them. I guess he feels Mac's are not up to snuff anymore. Myself, I am a PC user that has tried Mac, but not liked it.

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2017/02/10/switching-from-mac-to-windows/

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

jaymatt wrote:

Having used both, I'm not at all sure why one would want to make that move.

We used Mac for a few years, but I really really missed the right mouse button. Jobs wanted to simplify all decisions, but I embrace that "complexity".