Six reasons for being disappointed with the "Windows" PC: "Windows" and "Mac", which one to choose for business use [5th]

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　Like Apple's "Mac", PCs with "Windows" have an advantage for IT departments and end users, but there are also issues.Organize the main issues that needs to be dealt with when a company introduces and operates a PC equipped with Windows as a standard client device.

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1.Melancholy of "compatibility problem"

　Windows -equipped PCs can freely configure hardware such as CPUs and memory.On the other hand, depending on the combination, there may be a "compatibility problem" where the hardware does not move properly.It is important to build and test in advance to see if there is no problem with the expected hardware configuration.

2.Quality variation

　Windows -equipped PCs are provided by device vendors around the world in various hardware configurations.Therefore, it is easy to vary in quality such as robustness and ease of use among device vendors, and it is difficult to determine the quality of individual products before purchasing.

3.Confusion of maintenance support

　Although there are Windows -equipped PCs sold by Microsoft, such as the Surface series, other Windows -equipped PCs are provided by different device vendors.It is important to note that the content of maintenance support is different for each device vendor.The division of OS and hardware vendors makes it difficult to understand where the maintenance support is in charge.

Four.Concerns of cyber attacks

　Windows -equipped PC tends to be a target for cyber attacks.Not only companies, but also general consumers around the world use Windows -equipped PCs for various purposes.Windows -equipped PCs are an efficient and effective attack target for attackers because they can launch a wide range of attacks with a single attack method.

Five.OS is charged

　Apple currently offers a free Mac OS, MacOS.Windows is charged except for some upgrades.

6.MacOS cannot be used

　Mac can run Windows and Windows software by using commercially available virtualization software.But on Windows -equipped PCs, even if the virtualization software has a function to run MacOS or MacOS software, it cannot be executed in the license.

　The situation that Windows -equipped PCs are the mainstream of commercial client devices is considered to be the same for the time being.However, with the expansion of the use of various client devices such as Macs, companies may have to review their conventional policies.One kind of client device is not the best option for any purpose.Companies should verify that their standard client devices are appropriate and start reviewing.

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