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A debate that will probably never end, is whether Windows OS or Mac OS is the best. That’s because both operating systems have their benefits, and some people will always prefer one over the other. Some applications work better on a Mac, and some better on Windows, so what you need will depend on how you are using your computer. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of each OS.

The main advantage of Windows based computers for the average user is price. It is absolutely easier to afford a Windows based computer than it is to buy a Mac based computer. Whether you are buying a laptop or a desktop, you should be able to save hundreds of dollars by selecting a PC instead of a Mac. This means that if you don’t have a lot of tech experience and only want your computer for basic things like web surfing, email and watching videos, it makes more sense to buy a Windows OS PC. You might still have reasons for preferring Mac, such as its design and ease of use, but you will definitely have to pay more for it. When all you want is a PC that is easy to afford, however, Windows OS computers are definitely the best way to go.

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 users, this will be the clincher in the Windows Vs. Mac debate because Windows is promising that the new release is going to be packed with some radical new features. Windows 8′s biggest advantage over Mac is that it will afford users the ability to use their computers like they would use tablets because it will have a highly functional touchscreen. There are also going to be some options for choosing traditional keyboards and mouses. Obviously, at the time of this article’s writing, Windows 8 was still something people could only look forward to. The earliest release date we can find is sometime in 2012. And by the time that date rolls around, Mac will have developed something to give it a run for its money.

If you use computers at school or at work it’s likely that those computers are going to run Windows. If this is the case, choosing a Windows based PC is going to be the smartest thing because it provides you with the opportunity to use the same programs when you are on the computer at home. For example, if you regularly share files with PC users that becomes more difficult when you use a Mac. These days it is incredibly easy to switch back and forth between Windows and Mac based PCs because there is more compatibility between software than there has ever been and also because Mac users have the option of employing Bootcamp to help their computers run like Windows based PCs. Of course, if the majority of what you work with are Windows based programs, choosing a Mac probably isn’t a productive idea. Even though Macs are more popular now than they have ever been in history most businesses (big and small), schools and major organizations use the Windows OS.

We’ve looked at some of the most important differences between Windows and Mac OS. Depending on how much time you spend online, and what you do, like watching videos, chatting, and other typical stuff, your needs will be served quite well with either a Mac or a good PC. After all of your research, you should limit your choices to several computers, any one of which will work for you, and then choose the one that you like best or has the best price.