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72. last thought: tech writers RAVE about macOS and routinely bash Windows

Sat Apr 8, 2017, 12:49 AM

Apr 2017

I'll be the first one to admit that Windows isn't perfect. However, macOS is just another tool, just like Windows. You have to learn how to use it and it does similar tasks. I've used both operating systems (as well as many flavors of Linux) and it just boils down to your personal preferences. I won't bash macOS but I won't elevate it above Windows either. Linux is great if you're willing to learn it, especially the command line options.

As far as security goes, you can lock down Windows pretty tightly if you know what you're doing and are careful on the internet. Of course, given a hacker with enough time and resources, almost anyone can be hacked.

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A Mac has invaded my house! [View all] MineralMan Apr 2017 OP

"Bite it." - Eve Achilleaze Apr 2017 #1

LOL! MineralMan Apr 2017 #2

believe me, given I am now on day 7 of trying to work out the kinks/conficts in new expensive WIN 10 hlthe2b Apr 2017 #3

It's time to leave Stockholm TXCritter Apr 2017 #4

NEVER! MineralMan Apr 2017 #7

Ugh! 2naSalit Apr 2017 #5

I would have waited... Javaman Apr 2017 #6

My wife ordered it, not me. MineralMan Apr 2017 #9

Magic box, I like that. LOL nt Javaman Apr 2017 #15

It's funny. I started out with PCs by building my own clone. MineralMan Apr 2017 #20

I think of the quote by Arthur C. Clark... Javaman Apr 2017 #21

Yes, that too. MineralMan Apr 2017 #25

I know what you mean. people take them for granted but they are freaking amazing. Javaman Apr 2017 #35

Been BigOleDummy Apr 2017 #44

And then there is this: tblue37 Apr 2017 #63

I can find out the median age for lifespan for Thai women instantly steve2470 Apr 2017 #73

Here you go Quackers Apr 2017 #27

Yah, that sort of proved my point. MineralMan Apr 2017 #32

So.... BigOleDummy Apr 2017 #46

Your refurbed 2009 iMac is on its last legs... Canoe52 Apr 2017 #29

Not so. I just retired a 2004 Windows machine. MineralMan Apr 2017 #33

True. I've kept (still have) desktop MS pcs for many years.... Honeycombe8 Apr 2017 #55

We bought our iMac when the new one was coming out Canoe52 Apr 2017 #62

who win win a fight between jesus and superman? Javaman Apr 2017 #36

my last apple lasted me 12 years. 1st apple about 8. new one should get as much. pansypoo53219 Apr 2017 #78

This is an interesting predicament. TheBlackAdder Apr 2017 #83

I just bought a new 27" Retina iMac before that announcement... Silent3 Apr 2017 #94

I know almost exactly how you feel: OriginalGeek Apr 2017 #8

Yah...I'll have to keep it working the way she wants. MineralMan Apr 2017 #12

key part of the phrase: OriginalGeek Apr 2017 #18

One of us! One of us! One of us! NightWatcher Apr 2017 #10

Not so. It's my wife's machine, not mine. MineralMan Apr 2017 #17

Uh huh sure, MacMan NightWatcher Apr 2017 #30

I'm the troubleshooter around here, and I see to it he has a pc. shraby Apr 2017 #41

Went with a Mac and OSX jeanmarc Apr 2017 #11

Interesting as I'd been considering MacBook Pro with parallels running WIN 7 on the side hlthe2b Apr 2017 #22

Perhaps the older MacBooks weren't up to dual-boot forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #26

I've heard that dual fan MacBooks run better, still a bit hot jeanmarc Apr 2017 #37

I have an old laptop that has XP on it. That's what I run the programs I really like shraby Apr 2017 #42

I've never used a Mac FakeNoose Apr 2017 #13

I used to be a Mac bigot, not anymore. Microsoft Windows is perhaps the most unsecure OS now. TheBlackAdder Apr 2017 #84

Having a maid Illinoislady23 Apr 2017 #14

Exactly! forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #24

Sure as long as your work is browsing the web and reading email Egnever Apr 2017 #40

That's a PC enthusiast myth. forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #56

Ok Egnever Apr 2017 #67

Well, certainly...different OSes... forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #89

Oh it's the little things Egnever Apr 2017 #92

"some part of the system that doesn't work correctly" forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #93

I have my PC but hubby has his Mac malaise Apr 2017 #16

Have been waiting for the new Mac mini awesomerwb Apr 2017 #19

COME TO THE DARK SIDE forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #23

The thing is that, for me, they're all transparent. MineralMan Apr 2017 #28

Repaired a Mac For The First Time videohead5 Apr 2017 #49

We have had ours for a year now. ginnyinWI Apr 2017 #31

OMG, you run Windows 10? I figured you'd be on Linux! I guess you need it because of apps RKP5637 Apr 2017 #34

Welcome back. MrScorpio Apr 2017 #38

Lol ananda Apr 2017 #39

i have an iphone and ipad but an apple puter wont touch my lips.... samnsara Apr 2017 #43

Ever driven an old VW beetle in a cold climate? MindPilot Apr 2017 #45

I have, actually. MineralMan Apr 2017 #53

Okay, Windows is like a car. I hate cars. hunter Apr 2017 #58

Agree wholeheartedly on the Chromebook Egnever Apr 2017 #75

I honestly want a Mac again retrowire Apr 2017 #47

I am Mac, but until last June I was Mac-less .. DemoTex Apr 2017 #48

So it begins... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2017 #50

I hate them. MuseRider Apr 2017 #51

Used Macs for two decades.... N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2017 #52

I have come and gone from the Mac a number of times over the years Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2017 #54

I recently procuured a Toshiba laptop that was being tossed CentralMass Apr 2017 #57

I may look like the PC guy, but I am really a Mac at heart Fritz Walter Apr 2017 #59

The apple clown says it the best MyNameGoesHere Apr 2017 #60

Wouldn't you rather start a thread about olive garden or chicken or something? Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #61

Well, people seem to be enjoying the thread. MineralMan Apr 2017 #65

People enjoy professional hockey, too. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #66

I miss my old commadore 64, yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2017 #64

My Atari 800 is emulated almost perfectly on my Linux desktop. hunter Apr 2017 #71

best games ever for that one. Flight Sims, Silent Service by MicroProse TeamPooka Apr 2017 #74

And O'Riley's Mine MurrayDelph Apr 2017 #87

I used to do tech support for both while in grad school. They each have their charms Lucinda Apr 2017 #68

I bought a kangaroo PC for 99 bucks, win 10 and works good. yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2017 #69

I don't have any desktop macs but I have an Iphone, must grudgingly admit it's very intuitive steve2470 Apr 2017 #70

That ease of use continues to MacOS. forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #90

last thought: tech writers RAVE about macOS and routinely bash Windows steve2470 Apr 2017 #72

Lol Lotusflower70 Apr 2017 #76

I hope people will try area51 Apr 2017 #77

+1 dalton99a Apr 2017 #80

BSD was the first real operating system I learned, back in the late 'seventies. hunter Apr 2017 #88

PC at work, Mac at home snpsmom Apr 2017 #79

We will be praying for your safety!! Kilgore Apr 2017 #81

It's just a matter of time now. You will soon be Mac-ified JDC Apr 2017 #82

I'm the designated IT person in my fam ecstatic Apr 2017 #85

I'd do that, too, but I really can't. MineralMan Apr 2017 #86

I've abandoned the smart phone IT chores to my youngest kid. hunter Apr 2017 #91