Macs and Pcs. Computers have been around for a long time. They have evolved thrugh the years, but two major companies are at the top of the hill. These two computers companies are Macs and Pcs ,but eventhough both of them are personal and businnes computers, they differ in hardware, software, and...

In today's world, owning a computer is an essential part of life. Although there are numerous types of computers that you could own, there are two main types to consider, Windows and Macintosh. Owning a Windows computer is better than owning a Macintosh computer because of the ability to upgrad...

Apple vs. The World In past years, Apple was on a downward spiral, but now the Mac is back on the right track. The interim CEO Steve Jobs has brought them from expected quarterly loses to now, first quarter net income of some 150 millions dollars. The question still remains, is Apple back to s...

Todays portable laptop computers have come along way since the Big oversized machines of the early eighties. The laptop has become very popular over the years and may soon be used more often than desktop computers. The idea of the laptop came was thought up by a man named Alan Kay. Alan Kay...

The choice of the microprocessor is very important in selecting any microcomputer system because of the related compatibility and performance issues. Microprocessors for personal computer systems are manufactured by only a few companies. It best known is Intel, whose newest line of processors are c...

When things are running smoothly, both Windows and Macintosh are very easy to use; however, each has features that are preferable for a specific task or needs. For example, the platform Windows has always allowed the user to access menus, taskbar and other functions through the use of keyboard, a gr...

IBM vs. Mac In the late 20th Century, the mighty invention was completed. Our first Computer ENIAC had been developed. It was a basic calculating device that contained about 17,000 vacuum tubes. Because of its huge body, only the military built it and used it. However, as we always sought b...

The Battle Between Platforms With so many desktop computers on the market today, making a decision on what to buy seems to be getting harder and harder. It seems everyone is offering new and innovative ideas on a daily basis. When you break it down, two major manufacturers stand in a class all ...