Apple Mac: Features and Reviews

With Apple growing in popularity, many want to try out how convenient the Mac is to use.

If you decide to make such a purchase, but do not know where to start, do not despair. The main thing is to immediately determine for yourself whether you want a portable laptop or a stationary computer.

MacBook Overview

Think about whether you will carry your Mac with you anytime, anywhere, or enough to have it calmly waiting for you to return in your bedroom or office? So the choice will immediately become apparent.

However, Apple's laptops have the ability to connect to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and even a hard drive. And in such a simple way the laptop turns into a system unit of a stationary PC. Yes, and you will have two working screens.

Of course, the models of macbooks are all different and it is difficult to determine, but know that they all have common features:

1. Thanks to Intel, they are equipped with powerful processors and RAM of 4 GB or more. This is enough for you to work with documents and use the Internet, as well as to play music, movies, games and more.
2. You can connect an additional screen or even a TV to any of them; there is also Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Moreover, each of them, apart from the Mac mini and Mac Pro, have a built-in webcam.

What are the varieties?

Now that you’ve firmly decided to become a MacBook user, it’s worthwhile to figure out what variations of a Mac computer are:

• MacBook Air is a convenient version of laptops with many features. Key features: full-size keyboard and light weight. If you travel often, but always want to have a powerful device with you, then it will perfectly cope with this task. However, there is no discrete graphics card.
• MacBookPro is the most powerful model among Apple computers with high-resolution screens. There is also a discrete graphics card, because it is often chosen by gamers and designers.

• Mac mini is a miniature low-power system unit at an affordable price. If you are not ready to spend a lot on a computer, but want to evaluate the performance of Apple, then this option is for you.
• The iMac is an excellent model for stationary use at home or in the office. Refined design with a built-in display and incredible power will not leave you indifferent.
• Mac Pro is the most expensive stationary model, but it justifies its price. Such computers are powerful and will serve you faithfully for many years; there are no impossible tasks for them.

These short descriptions will give you a general understanding of what each Mac is like. The photos shown a little further will also show their external data.

Why is Mac better than Windows?

I think that all beginners have a similar question, so let's analyze it in more detail:

• Apple produces both the devices themselves and the software. It’s more convenient for the user to go to one service center, knowing that their Mac will be repaired there. And it’s more convenient for the manufacturer to repair, rather than look for a program of unknown authorship that could disrupt the device.
• Laptops are able to work autonomously long enough without the inclusion of an energy-saving mode, while stationary can help save on the bill for light. That's because OS X consumes much less power.

• You never know what kind of job you will get, and sometimes you have to work with software from different manufacturers. Parallel Desktop for Mac lets you work with your favorite Windows or Linux applications.
• Initially, Apple products seem more expensive, but this is only at first glance. With OS X, you do not need to install a whole list of additional software packages and patches for convenient work on your computer, because everything is installed by default.
• No dubious interface experiments. While Windows has a tiled background, Apple decided not to mix the concepts of a tablet and a computer, so the Mac interface is clear and simple for the user.
• Most OS X updates are installed without the need for a reboot, and if necessary, they will ask and wait for a convenient time for you.
• Antiviruses will not be needed, since all software is provided by the manufacturer and in case of malfunctions they will have problems themselves.
• Image quality, sound, performance, size and simply attractive appearance are all factors that influence the price. If you need all these items for convenient use of your computer, then paying for them should not seem like bust.

• One system for all devices. All Apple devices interact easily and quickly with each other, and many use them precisely for this reason.

How to secure your Mac?

There are several basic steps that all conscious users take when setting up a Mac is required. And they protect their devices as follows:

• First you need to disable the guest account, and put a password on your personal account. Thus, no one can use this Mac without you, but iCloud will not be able to track it if it is stolen. To disable guest access, go to System Preferences and then to Users and Groups. You can put a password there.
• All in the same "System Settings", but already in the "Security" section, you can set the frequency of the password request. Try even putting input every time you turn it on from sleep mode.
• In the same "Security" section, you can enable the FileVault function, which allows you to encrypt data on a Mac. The Apple computer, thus, will not allow attackers to gain access to it.
• Activate the Firewall function together with the Invisible Mode. Thus, there will be another defense against attacks from the Internet. You will only need to enter a password after each login.

Apple Mac Pro for Real Professionals

Laptops of this model come with a 13- and 15-inch screen and can easily replace a regular desktop computer. They are lightweight due to the thin body, and the brightness and image quality on the screen are provided by Retina technology. They are able to work without connecting to an energy source for up to 8-9 hours.

The Apple Mac Pro desktop, in turn, is the most powerful of the company's products. It has 4 or 6 core Intel Xeon E5 process, 2 AMD FirePro D500 or D300 GPUs. Video memory is up to 6 GB, an SSD drive is 236 GB, and RAM is 12-16 GB. With all these parameters, it also looks extremely elegant and sophisticated.

Apple Mac Mini for lovers of compactness

As you can guess from the name, then we will focus on the extremely miniature creation of the brand. Its dimensions are only 19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 cm.

However, the Apple Mac Mini has a dual-core Core i5 processor or even an even more powerful Core i7 along with Intel Graphics 4000. RAM can be 4, 8 or 16 GB, and one or two SSDs of 256 GB. It is able to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or AirPort, and also has access to Ethernet and a Bluetooth connection. Unfortunately, due to the miniature size of the drive, it does not have one, but via USB you can connect the Apple SuperDrive, which is purchased separately.

All inclusive with iMac!

This type of desktop computer is either a 21.5- or 27-inch monitor with an internal system unit. It is equipped with a 4-core processor, an integrated FaceTime webcam that shoots in HD, and Thunderbolt ports. It comes with either a Wireless Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. You don’t have to spend extra money on speakers with such a purchase, the computer has built-in speakers with high-quality sound with almost no distortion. According to user reviews, this particular model is the most popular.

Weightless MacBook Air only pen

Thanks to the lightness of the case, this laptop got its name. 1.08 kg weighs a computer with an 11-inch screen, and with 13 - 1.35 kg. For all its charms - a rugged case, Multi-Touch technology, SSD drives and a powerful battery - these laptops are not only productive, but also remain lightweight. It is equipped with an Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics card with a built-in video processing module for clear and high-quality playback, and even for calls via FaceTime HD camera.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters are also built into the laptops , along with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 pins. Moreover, there are power connectors for MagSafe 2, for headphones and an SDXC card. Thanks to powerful batteries, the MacBook Air can last up to 9-12 hours without recharging. It quickly turns off to sleep mode, and if you do not use it after more than an hour, it will go into standby mode itself, which saves battery power well. Its overall dimensions are 1.7x30x19.2 or 1.7x32.5x22.7 cm. For all its compactness, the keyboard on laptops is full-sized with automatic backlight adjustment.

Now you see that the Mac is a wide range of features and ease of use, not just a loud brand with "space" prices. If you respect your time and comfort, then you should think about such a purchase.