Originally Posted by itsky
I'm sorry that you are having issues with your PC. Get NIS 2010 and forget your worries. If you feel that you are more secure using a Mac, think again. As Macs sell more, there will be more hacks/exploits developed for the Mac which will expose it to the same security risks as you would see now on a PC. Remember a hacker will develop hacks to gain the most $$$ on as many systems as quickly as possible. I guess it also depends on what you want to do with your computer. If you are going to do itunes, surf the web, and check email, then a Mac will probably fine for you. If you are into gaming and other applications, the PC has vastly more available for it.
One recommendation I would make is to use FireFox and use several add-ons such as No Script and AdBlock Plus. This provides a much safer surfing experience.
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Every one has the right to have their own opinion. I have been training computer related subjects since 1988 am an Apple product professional. While no OS 100% secure at the present Macs are more secure. I do agree that at the present if you are into gaming you would be better off with an Xbox etc rather than a Mac or a Windows based unit { Windows does have more games and they come out sooner}
I disagree with the Idea you present that Mac's are only capable to do the simplest of tasks such as eMail etc. Any Mac will do the same work as any Window's based uint.
The difference is that in general it will do it about 20% more effectively based on the amount of time taken. And again at this time there are no issues with Spyware etc on a Mac - As to the future - I do not know of any one that can know what will come.