For small businesses, a good computer is a must, but if you’re in the market for a brand-new computer, you might wonder if a PC or Mac is the right one to buy. The truth is that they are both excellent computers for small businesses, but they also differ in some very important ways. A lot of your decision will be made based on what your particular business needs and what you’ll be doing with the computer, so let’s go ahead and take a look at some of the pros and cons of each.

You should never consider price only as a way to compare business computers, but since it is usually an important factor when buying a computer, you should know that PCs are usually much more affordable than Macs. On average, PCs run from £300 to £700, while a good Mac computer usually costs £800+ (if you’re looking at a Mac Mini for example), and this is comparing two computers that have close to the same features. This is a huge difference in price, so it’s something to keep in mind especially if you have a lot of computers to purchase for your business.

When it comes to how easy the computers are to use, Mac usually wins out in this area. Why? For one thing, the body design and user interface of a Mac is extremely user-friendly, and they have keyboards that are fun to use and are illuminated, making them easy to use even in the dark. With a Mac computer, you can connect to WiFi, LAN, and the Internet much easier than with a PC.

In addition to all of these features, display screens are generally much better with Macs, particularly since the invention of their Retina Display screens, which give you a high-resolution display that reduces glare and is both safe and comfortable to use. While the quality of the display screen may not sound like much of a deal-breaker, this can make a big difference if graphic design, gaming, or animation is a big part of your job, because the Mac displays really shine through when you’re utilising tasks such as these.

Apple computers are only manufactured in six different brands: the MacBook Air, MacBook, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and iMac. PCs, on the other hand, are manufactured in tons of models and types that you can enjoy. And because each model of PC offers different features, it is easier to personalise your options so that you get something perfect in the end. PCs are also manufactured by many different companies, and these companies will make sure that you get all of the updates you need to ensure that the software runs as smoothly as possible.

When it comes to operating systems, most PCs run on Windows, some on Linux. Macs, on the other hand, use software made just for that particular computer. While other Apple products can utilise the same software, including iPhones and iPads, this software cannot be used on PCs. This is usually not a problem, but you also have to take into consideration that the software used with Apple computers is usually a lot more expensive than either Windows or Linux, and if you’re on a budget, this is something to keep in mind.

Maintenance is crucial with the computers you use for your business, because downtime always means a loss in revenue. Macs are both more expensive and more difficult to maintain when it comes to three main areas:

• Repair and replacement of parts and components
• The number and price of repair technicians
• Software updates and installations

If your business already has PCs and technicians who can repair them, you should go ahead and stick with PCs. It is cheaper and more convenient to do so. If you choose to add a few Macs to your supply of computers, you’ll have to make sure the technician knows how to work on Macs. Most of them do, but you should still make sure before you hire them.

When it comes to attention to detail, user-friendliness, and durability, nothing beats a Mac, which is good when you consider how much you’ll pay for this computer.

Every one of its parts, from the chassis to the webcam and keyboard to screen, is built with high-quality parts — no cheap plastic parts here — so that the computer lasts a very long time. Apple makes sure that they make the absolute best computer every time so that you can use the computer for many years to come. PCs, while not lasting as long, are still much cheaper, so if cost is a main consideration, you might want to go with a PC to get something that doesn’t cost a fortune.

Overall, Macs tend to be more secure than PCs, which you’ve probably already noticed if you have a PC. For one thing, viruses and malware are practically non-existent on a Mac computer, whereas PCs have to be constantly updated when it comes to their software for viruses, malware, and firewalls.

This is mostly due to the fact that there are many more PC users than there are Mac users, meaning that there are more people that are able to develop viruses for PC computers. It is also due to Apple’s ability to include built-in security features that are second to none. If you don’t feel like constantly updating all of your security software or worrying about finding a virus, choosing a Mac computer is your best bet.