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You've probably heard about the Windows vs Mac OS debate that many computer users engage in. This is nothing new, and each system has quite a bit to recommend it. This doesn't mean that they are identical, though, and the truth is that you are probably going to be better served by one system over the other. We're going to look at good features of both Mac and Windows in this article to make the decision an easier one for you to make.

When choosing a computer to buy, stay away from Windows, if you are worried about having a secure computer. There are a lot of viruses that show up on computers and most of them hit users of Windows. Most people who use a computer have Windows, so it is only logical they would get most viruses, but Mac users, for some unknown reason, are less vulnerable. Malware and spyware are similar to viruses, and the results for Windows users is also similar. It will cost extra time and money, when you have a Windows OS, because you will have to have an anti-virus software, and it will need to be updated regularly The threats will be much fewer when you have a Mac, but it is still wise to take precautions. Not all security issues come from outside sources, that are not controlled by you, such as giving personal information to a hacker or scam artist. Just using common sense will protect your computer from a lot of issues.

There have been many different Windows operating systems, and most Windows users have found Windows 7 to be quite an improvement. With the coming of Windows 7, Windows is gaining ground on Mac computers with much better security and less likely to crash. People who use systems such as Windows Vista or XP, as well as earlier versions, have had many complaints about glitches and crashes. Most of Microsoft's operating systems released up to now, haven't been very reliable, until Windows 7 came along. Sometimes when trends are started, such as making operating systems more reliable, they continue, and we will have to wait to see if that is true with Windows 8.

With Mac OS X Lion, a new security feature is being introduced that will protect you if someone steals your notebook or laptop. This feature, Remote Wipe, has been available on iPhones for quite a long time, but only recently has it been introduced to notebooks and laptops. This will allow you to erase your computer's entire hard drive remotely in the event that you lose it or someone steals it. If you keep personal or very sensitive information on your computer, this will offer you some genuine peace of mind. You can only use this feature with Lion OS because it works through iCloud. So far there isn't anything that really compares to this on Windows computers. Of course, it will also help if you backup any important data, so that if you ever have to erase your hard drive you won't lose anything important.
There are many choices to make when shopping for a computer, and getting a Windows or Mac OS is one of the first things you have to decide. You have to compare the lower price and versatility of a PC with the high-end look and convenient interface of a Mac. Once you understand what you are getting with both of the operating systems, deciding on the right computer shouldn't be that difficult.