After 20 years on PC: why I switched to Mac!
I have a confession to make today: I'm now working on a MacBook Pro as my main computer. How did that happen? Find out in this video! Furthermore, after a two-year transition period, I can now give you a fairly informed opinion on the pros and cons of PCs and Macs.
I have to confess something to you today: I'm now working on a MacBook Pro as my main computer. How did that happen? You'll find out in this video! Hardware tips for Mac:
Thunderbolt Hub: https://amzn.to/3szbLVh
Docking station: https://amzn.to/3PiIJSD
USB-C charger: https://amzn.to/3EidCQS (eliminates the need to undock the MagSafe)
10 GbE adapter: https://amzn.to/3PlcZwd
Excellent keyboard: https://amzn.to/3R72rC3
Alternative, good, cheaper keyboard: https://amzn.to/3sy8QMl
Mouse: https://amzn.to/45KvGyU
SSD Thunderbolt enclosure with 40GB/s: https://amzn.to/45vZsaB Matching 4TB SSD: https://amzn.to/3Q152Mx (total approx. €300)
Alternative 4TB SSD: https://amzn.to/487T9eQ
Accompanying article to the video with further links:
https://gwegner.de/know-how/pc-vs-mac/
Jump timestamps:
00:00 - What happened?
00:31 - Intro
00:48 - My first Mac Mini
01:33 - Apple and Intel
02:44 - The Silicon Architecture
03:24 - My second Mac Mini (M1)
03:54 - Apple's big breakthrough
04:35 - Rosetta Emulation
05:21 - A smart move
06:01 - From a developer's perspective
06:44 - My PC workstation
07:12 - My Lenovo notebook
08:04 - My MacBook Pro M1
08:55 - My first steps - Two-computer strategy
09:38 - From now on, everything with the Mac?
10:19 - Challenges
10:49 - Nice to have
11:31 - The cold water
12:05 - Back to the PC
13:13 - The decision
13:35 - Sympathies??
14:39 - The rocky road to switching...
15:20 - Advantages and disadvantages of the systems
15:32 - Advantages of Mac hardware
16:51 - Advantages of PC hardware
18:03 - Upgradability with Apple
19:25 - Upgradability with PC notebooks
20:00 - Advantages of Mac OS
21:39 - Advantages of Windows
26:19 - Negative aspects of both worlds
28:18 - Mac with a good price-performance ratio
29:12 - My conclusion
All links to the tools used can be found in the accompanying article to the video at: https://gwegner.de/know-how/pc-vs-mac/
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