I've been a Windows convert for a little over a year now and I can honestly say that I don't miss much about my iMac. Windows 10 was an adjustment in the beginning, but Microsoft has put a lot of effort into improving the user experience and the Anniversary update is fantastic. A little attention to privacy details and I am thoroughly comfortable with my transition to … [Read more...]
Personal Finance on Windows vs Mac
The big transition from Mac to PC occurred because I wanted a computer that was capable of playing modern video games. While playing games is a nice to have, I absolutely must maintain the personal finances for the family. Figuring out my financial workflow was priority one after firing up the new computer. The following few paragraphs follow my thought process on finally … [Read more...]
The Importance of Cross Platform Computing
I have a problem. I can't decide on an operating system and stick with it. I know this isn't a problem that applies to many people, but it is something to think about if you have any desire to freely move from platform to platform without breaking the bank. Let's face it, software is expensive. It's expensive for the developers to create and it's often expensive for the end … [Read more...]
The Transition from Mac to PC
A few months ago, I transitioned from my beloved Mac to a PC. I have loved my Macs for almost a decade, but the time has come to move back to the PC. I did not take this move lightly. Apple has done a good job of walling in their playground and it isn't easy to leave. My wife uses a Mac and we are an iPhone and iPad family. Seamless integration works and it was a compelling … [Read more...]