by Bradley Myers

Created on: July 15, 2009

Although I am in no way endorsing Microsoft, I do suggest PCs over Macs. As a computer tech that builds, services, and repairs the internal hardware and software of PCs, i know what is possible with a PC over a Mac.

Now Macs do have spec-to-spec better processing power over PCs, and there are less computer viruses out there for Macs than PCs. However, that doesn't stop the Mac from slowing down the computer with back ground programs that take up resources. Or actual living hackers from taking control of your Mac.

PCs do have the market when it comes to antivirus needs, even the types of threats are more wide spread. There are thousands of potential dangers with owning a PC over a Mac. But that's only if you buy a Windows OS with your PC. Because in the land of computers, where you can be hacked at your local starbucks on your coffee break, you need another option.

Enter the Linux build. PC Parts with a virtually unhackable operating system. I say that it almost can't be hacked. The reason being is that in most Linux distributions, every command has to be followed by the user typing in their master password. This means that if anyone wants to hack you, you have to personally give them permission. On one hand this means that to open your documents folder you need to enter your password, but on the other you are hack-proof.

In a normal debate over Windows and Mac, Windows computers are cheaper by far and they can be custom built and repaired. If you have ever opened up a Mac computer case to clean for dust, you know how hard it is to get to everything. The slim design of a Mac creates heating problems and air flow issues. Then again, Dell, HP, Compaq & Sony computers build theirs with little available room as well. The perk about buying a custom built PC are the options. If you want to have any ultimate gaming machine, you can pick out the parts and even allow for larger upgrades in the future.

Now you may be wondering how Linux fits into all of this? And why, if the PC has less processing power compared to the Mac, would you buy it? The answer in all in the OS. If you install a Linux OS on a PC computer that might normally run windows, the result is a tweaked custom ride. You have just "pimped your computer." The Linux system runs on much less than Windows. That means that instead of hogging your resources at start up, Linux only uses what it need, when it needs. Making our computing experience faster and more pleasurable at the same time.

Therefore, if you ask what hardware is the best, considering all factors. It is PC hardware with Linux OS & software. And if you have to buy a Mac, thinking you are safer, remember the 2007 hackers conference. There, taking first place ahead of all others was the Mac Airbook. It beat all other laptops with the fasted hackable time of two minutes flat. Yes, the Mac had been hacked. Peace of mind for those buying one on the decision of safety alone.

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