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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
Very happy with windows 7, still thinking about switching to Mac... need input
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<blockquote data-quote="Chrisss" data-source="post: 1257529" data-attributes="member: 205836"><p>That's quite an inordinate number of fresh installs, and far more than what should be necessary. Without knowing the exact specifications of the hardware being used, I can't provide you with a technical answer. Windows has a tendency to build up unnecessary crap, keep it stored, and then never reference back to it in the future. This being said, I happen to own a few Windows 7 powered machines and have never had to perform fresh installs as frequently as you have had to. Do I notice decreases in overall performance from time to time? Of course. This is the nature of the Windows OS.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The basic premise of removing an application is correct, and as easy as it sounds. Some applications will leave behind remnants in various directories of the system, so you will need to do some manual digging from time to time. Nothing strenuous. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Absolutely. A well-maintained, finely-tuned Mac will run beautifully regardless of its age. In addition to my late-model Macs, I also frequently use my 13" MacBook purchased mid-2008 (running OS X Snow Leopard) and it has never let me down. Still runs as well as it did when I had first purchased it. You are going to enjoy your Mac for many years if you keep it clean and up-to-date.</p><p></p><p>Just don't try to rip the thing open in an effort to make upgrades without having the knowledge to do so beforehand. You can end up doing more harm than good.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You won't be disappointed. I am confident that you will find the OS X platform much more enjoyable in comparison to your current Windows machine. Be warned, though - once you make the switch, any headaches or stress that you had been experiencing while using Windows will vanish. You will find yourself actually enjoying the computer as opposed to fighting with it every single minute.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chrisss, post: 1257529, member: 205836"] That's quite an inordinate number of fresh installs, and far more than what should be necessary. Without knowing the exact specifications of the hardware being used, I can't provide you with a technical answer. Windows has a tendency to build up unnecessary crap, keep it stored, and then never reference back to it in the future. This being said, I happen to own a few Windows 7 powered machines and have never had to perform fresh installs as frequently as you have had to. Do I notice decreases in overall performance from time to time? Of course. This is the nature of the Windows OS. The basic premise of removing an application is correct, and as easy as it sounds. Some applications will leave behind remnants in various directories of the system, so you will need to do some manual digging from time to time. Nothing strenuous. ;) Absolutely. A well-maintained, finely-tuned Mac will run beautifully regardless of its age. In addition to my late-model Macs, I also frequently use my 13" MacBook purchased mid-2008 (running OS X Snow Leopard) and it has never let me down. Still runs as well as it did when I had first purchased it. You are going to enjoy your Mac for many years if you keep it clean and up-to-date. Just don't try to rip the thing open in an effort to make upgrades without having the knowledge to do so beforehand. You can end up doing more harm than good. You won't be disappointed. I am confident that you will find the OS X platform much more enjoyable in comparison to your current Windows machine. Be warned, though - once you make the switch, any headaches or stress that you had been experiencing while using Windows will vanish. You will find yourself actually enjoying the computer as opposed to fighting with it every single minute. [/QUOTE]
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