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time have proven they can withstand attacks when compared to windows PC s by a quite large
margin. Apple’s Mac is much safer against all kinds of viruses, malware, or any other malicious
tools that can be used by hackers. This is despite the fact that the number of attacks over the
internet are continuously on the rise while the hackers on the other hand have also become more
sophisticated with their approach .Therefore, as it stands, Mac is considered the safest computer
to use , even though users are still advised to be careful when conducting their business on them
such as surfing or when clicking on dialogue boxes . By targeting windows PCs, hackers have
the ability to target more computers with minimal effort .With Apple’s Mac, however; they are
constantly working to keep ahead by introducing new forms of protection in their newest
versions of Mac’s operating systems for Apple computers (Peterka, 132).
An individual who owns an iPhone on the other hand can have their messages synced up
with Macs in –built messaging app .The same could also be used to respond to messages from
your Mac computer .The same applies even for those who own iPads. Apple’s Mac comes with
the Mac Apple store which gives you access to a chain of additional application which can be
installed in your computer. In addition, Macs are quite compatible with Microsoft applications
such as word , PowerPoint, Excel as well as Outlook , something which cannot be said for their
Windows counterpart .They are unable to support any of Apple’s Mac applications .Apple
computers have the capability to run Windows either directly within systems or via a virtual
machine (Peterka 18). Every Mac computer comes with an inbuilt program referred to as Boot
Camp which allows one to install windows on their computers .Depending on an individual’s
preferences; it is possible to divide the space on the hard drive so that you can have both of the
operating systems on the same computer.
