Apple – Why is it So Popular? by John Gibb
While the history of PCs is interesting, the history of Apple computers is more so. Although Apple only hold about 2% of the computer market, that’s still a lot when you consider how many millions of computers there are in the world. Apple is, arguably, the inventor of the modern computer... Today, Macs are used mainly by creative professionals, such as artists, writers and publishers, and especially the film industry, as the Mac was both the first machine to offer desktop publishing and the first to come up with desktop film editing software.

Apple Computers - Compatibility With Windows Applications by Yina Dong
In the early days there was little compatibility between Apple applications and Microsoft Windows applications. However, much has changed over the years, and many applications can be seamlessly shared between the two operating systems. This is especially true of the Max OS X Tiger which enables... Prior to this, users of Mac applications had to use third party software, like Stuffit Expander and Conversion Plus, to be able to access and work on files created with Microsoft applications. ... Also, the current generation of Macs now has Mac compatible Windows application suites which include...

Windows vs. Mac: Which is Better for Real Estate? by Jason Leister
I get asked this question a lot: Should I run my real estate business on a Windows computer or on a Mac? You can find a lot of real estate forums and mailing lists where this exact argument drones on and on for days and days. And both sides can get really, really heated about their opinions. ... Before I give you my advice, let me give you my quick and simple philosophy of technology: "How you USE the technology you have is more important than WHAT technology you have." So which IS better for real estate, a Mac or a Windows computer?

10 Reasons Why I'm Glad I Switched from PCs to Macs by Mike Wendland
Four years ago, I used to be known as "PC Mike." That's because on TV and in newspapers, I wrote primarily about personal computers running the Windows operating system. Then, prodded by reader e-maii, I decided to try a Macintosh computer for a review. ... #8 Mac software - I mentioned SpamSieve and iTunes. ... And it backs it all up on my .Mac account, meaning I can access it from any computer with a Net connection. ... #10 Community - When I was all PC, I used to laugh at the Mac zealots. ... Truthfully, other than the novelty of having Windows run on a Mac, I don't know why I...

PC or Mac? A Big Decision for Your Business by Jeremy Maddock
When purchasing new desktop or laptop computers for your business, there are a few important decisions to be made. These include which exact features you want in a computer, as well as which manufacturer you wish to purchase from. The most fundamental decision of all, however, is whether your... For well over a decade now, these computers have been top-of-the-line in terms of software compatibility, with most application developers thinking about Windows first and Mac second. ... In terms of graphical editing, video, and multimedia, for example, Apple’s Mac OS computers are known to...

Converting to Mac: A Brave New World by Tim Priebe
Sunday, my Windows computer decided it would start going crazy, and began rebooting randomly. I decided that before it went any further, I'd better pull all my latest data off that computer and onto my Mac Mini. By the end of the evening, it was clear I was going to need a new computer. ... I had already planned on switching over from my Windows computer to a Mac, but the planned switch was originally supposed to be later this year. ... Plan A, then, was to slowly make the transition to using my Mac Mini, while simultaneously continuing to use my Windows computer.

Desktop Management Services by Ken Marlborough
There are some relatively new desktop management services that make desktop applications and design tools more advanced and easier to use. Some include the Microsoft, Small Business Server (SBS) that has upgraded the current eight-year old platform. It is at priced at $599 for the standard... Everdream offers on-demand software and managed services through a simple Internet connection, making mobile and remote devices easy to manage. ... They know that it monitors and controls Mac workstations and servers.

5 Mac Security Tips You Can’t Live Without by Paulo Fretowski
So, you’ve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac from viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to hack, but don’t let that fact allow you to become lenient with your security. ... If you are a dial-up user, the best suggestion is to leave your Mac on overnight and let it download. ... Apple provides a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly updated. ... Apple releases many programs that fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X.

History Of Apple Computers by Yina Dong
The Macintosh computer began life as the Apple I in 1976 when two friends, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs with the aid of some friends built the first of fifty computers for the Byte Shop for $500 each. This first Apple computer came equipped with a display screen (a rarity at the time), and was... After many trials and errors, Apple came out with a true home computer, the Apple Macintosh or Mac in 1984. ... Apple was the first computer company to use GUI (Graphical User Interface) in their machines; a concept that was to revolutionize the computer industry.

Is A Mac Really Safe From Viruses? by Michael Kaye
One huge reason why people consider Switching to Mac is because of the constant threat of Virus on a PC. So “Is a Mac really safe from Viruses?” Here is what Apple says “By the end of 2005, there were 114,000 known viruses for PCs. In March 2006 alone, 850 new threats were detected... While no computer connected to the Internet will ever be 100% immune from attack, Mac OS X has helped the Mac keep its clean bill of health with a superior UNIX foundation and security features that go above and beyond the norm for PCs.