Are you planning to get a new laptop and are you in doubt between Mac and Windows? With a Mac you get these seven benefits that Windows does not offer!
Advantages of Mac
The new academic year is about to start! A laptop has since become indispensable for most studies, but there are major differences between operating systems and brands. Do you still have doubts about purchasing a Mac or a laptop with Windows? Or have you just switched from a Windows device to a Mac (book)? We put seven benefits of a Mac for you among each other, which offers Windows less or not at all.
1. Good security
On your laptop you collect important documents, images and videos. These must be well protected, for which macOS is the perfect choice. Apple is known for its reliable software and carefully checks all applications in the App Store. This is a big advantage of the Mac compared to Windows, because you don’t have to worry about the security of the device at MacOS. The same applies to the software that you can install in the App Store on your Mac.
2. Long software support
The Mac software is not only safe, but also has a long support for all updates with the latest functions. Apple often offers support for the latest software versions for six to seven years. This way your Mac continues to work with all applications and improvements in macOS. Windows usually does not offer this benefit, often the support stops after five years. You are dependent on the different manufacturers, you don’t have that problem at Apple.
3. Integration with Apple devices
Do you have an iPhone, iPad or do you use AirPods? In that case the Mac offers much more benefits than Windows. All Apple devices work together without problems, so the AirPods automatically switch between your iPhone and Mac and easily share your files via AirDrop. Do you want to make a backup of your Mac? With iCloud that is no problem, because all backup copies are stored in one place there. This way you have all the backups of your iPhone, iPad and Mac clearly together.
4. Long battery life
The battery life of your laptop is extremely important, especially if you use the device to study. Are you in a large lecture hall, without sockets in the area? Or do you have to meet a deadline while you are on the road? Then it is important that the laptop lasts long enough. A MacBook lasts for at least 15 hours with wireless internet, with Windows that is usually much shorter. Moreover, the battery condition of the battery in a MacBook often remains good for years.
5. Little noise
Not only the battery life is interesting if you are in a lecture hall, the noise level of the laptop is also important. Where Windows devices often use a fan to cool the device, the newest MacBooks no longer have at all. The Mac processor is so energy efficient that no fan is needed. That is an advantage, because the Mac is so much quieter than a Windows device. So you are not bothered by a laptop that suddenly starts to blow hard during a college.
6. Many supported apps
Installing programs and applications on the Mac goes via the internet or the App Store. The latter is a big advantage for the Mac, because many more free programs are offered than at Windows. This way you get free pages, keynote and numbers on your Mac, while similar programs at Windows cost money. In addition, a lot of software works enormously efficiently in macOS, especially when it comes to creative programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Xcode or Final Cut Pro.
7. Best hardware
Apple itself develops the software and the hardware for the Mac, so that all features are well matched. Almost all MacBooks are equipped with a high-quality retina display, good speakers and a processor that will last for years. Do you want similar quality with a Windows device? Then you usually lose much more money than with a MacBook. Because of this good hardware you can still sell your used Mac for a good price after a few years, because the value does not fall as quickly as with a Windows device.
Buy a new Mac?
With a Mac you get many benefits in the field of hardware and software, which you have to miss at Windows. Are you planning to get a new MacBook soon? Or is your current MacBook in need of replacement? At the moment the MacBook Air 2025 is Apple’s newest laptop. The device runs on the fast M4 chip and is available with a 13 or 15-inch display. View the newest MacBook here:
With the MacBook Air 2025 you get 16 GB of memory as standard, so the laptop has no trouble with the toughest tasks. This way you can run multiple programs at the same time without any problems. At the MacBook Air 2025 you can choose from the colors sky blue, silver, star light and midnight. Do you want to expand your new Mac with handy accessories? Check all handy accessories here, so that you get even more out of your Mac (book)!
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