Apple Mac: Features and Feedback

With the popularity of Apple, many people want to try how easy it is to use a Mac computer.

If you decide on 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.

General information about MacBooks

Think about whether you will carry your Mac computer with you anytime, anywhere, or enough, so that he can safely wait for your return in the bedroom or study? So the choice will immediately become obvious.

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

Of course, MacBook models are all different and difficult to determine, but you know, 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 both to work with documents and use the Internet, and to play music, movies, games and other things.
2. To any of them you can connect an additional screen or even a TV, also there is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Moreover, each of them, not counting the Mac mini and Mac Pro, has a built-in webcam.

What are the varieties?

Now that you have already decided to become a user of the MacBook, it is worthwhile to figure out what kinds of Macs the computer is:

• MacBook Air - a convenient version of laptops with many functions. Key features: full-sized keyboard and light weight at the same time. If you travel often, but want to always 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. Also there is a discrete graphics card, because it is often chosen by gamers and designers.

• Mac mini - a miniature low-power system unit at an affordable price. If you are not willing to spend a lot on your computer, but want to evaluate the performance of Apple, then this option is for you.
• IMac is an excellent model for stationary use at home or in the office. Exquisite design with 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 last for many years, for them there are no impossible tasks.

Such short descriptions will allow you to generally understand what each Mac computer represents. The photos given a little further will also show their external data.

Why is Mac better than Windows?

I think all the newcomers have a similar question, so let's take a closer look at it:

• Apple produces both the devices themselves and the software. The user is more convenient to go to one service center, knowing that there will surely be repaired his Mac computer. Yes, and the manufacturer is more convenient to repair, and not to search, which program of unknown authorship could disrupt the device.
• Laptops are able to work autonomously for a long time without switching on an energy-saving mode, and a stationary one will save money on an account for light. All because OS X consumes much less energy.

• You never know what kind of work you'll get, and sometimes you have to work with software from different manufacturers. Parallel Desktop for Mac allows you to 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 operation on the computer, because everything is installed by default.
• No questionable experiments with the interface. While Windows chemistry with tile decoration, Apple decided not to confuse the concepts of the tablet and the computer, because for the user the interface of the Mac is clear and simple.
• Most of the updates to OS X are installed without the need to restart, and if necessary 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 problems they will have problems themselves.
• The quality of the image, sound, performance, size and just an attractive appearance are all factors that influence the price. If all these items are necessary for convenient use of a computer, then paying for them should not seem to be an exhaustive search.

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

How to secure your Mac?

There are several basic steps that are used by all conscious users, when you need to configure a Mac computer. And they protect their devices as follows:

• First you need to disable the guest account, and personal password. Thus, no one can use this Mac without you, but iCloud will not be able to track it in case of theft either. To turn off the guest entry, go to "System Settings" and then click "Users and Groups". In the same place you can put the password.
• All in the same "System settings", but already in the "Security" section you can set the frequency of the password request. Try to put even an input every time you turn on from sleep.
• In the same section "Security" you can enable the FileVault function, which will allow you to encrypt data on a Mac. The Apple computer, therefore, will not allow attackers to access it.
• Activate the "Firewall" function together with the "Invisible Mode". Thus, there will be another protection against attacks from the Internet. You just need to enter the password after every login.

Apple Mac Pro for Real Professionals

Notebooks of this model come with a 13- and 15-inch screen and can easily replace a regular desktop computer. They are light 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 up to 8-9 hours.

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

Apple Mac Mini for fans of compactness

As you can guess from the title, the next part will be the extremely miniature creation of the brand. Its dimensions are only 19.7x19.7x3.6 cm.

However, the Apple Mac Mini has a 2-core Core i5 processor, or even an even more powerful Core i7, along with the Graphics 4000 from Intel. RAM can be 4, 8 or 16 GB, and one or two 256 GB SSD. It is able to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or AirPort, and also has access to Ethernet and a connection via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, due to the small size of the drive it does not, but on USB you can connect Apple SuperDrive, which is purchased separately.

All included with iMac!

This kind of stationary computer is either a 21.5- or 27-inch monitor with an internal system unit. It is equipped with a 4-core processor, built-in webcam FaceTime, which shoots in HD, and ports Thunderbolt. In the kit comes to it either a wireless mouse Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad. Also, you do not have to spend extra money on speakers with such a purchase, the computer has built-in speakers with a quality sound almost without distortion. According to user feedback, this model is most popular.

Weightless MacBook Air just a feather

It is thanks to the lightness of the case that this laptop got its name. 1.08 kg weighs a computer with an 11-inch screen, and from 13 to 1.35 kg. With all its charms - rugged case, multi-touch technology, SSD-drives and a powerful battery - these laptops are not only productive, but they remain light. It is equipped with an Intel HD Graphics 5000 video card with a built-in video processing module for clear and high-quality playback and even for calls through the FaceTime HD camera.

Also in the notebooks are built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters, along with the findings of Thunderbolt and USB 3.0. Moreover, there are connectors for powering MagSafe 2, for headphones and SDXC cards. With powerful batteries, the MacBook Air can work up to 9-12 hours without recharging. Quickly turns off into sleep mode, and if you do not use it after more than an hour, it will go into standby mode, which saves the charge well. Its overall dimensions are 1.7x30x19.2 or 1.7x32.5x22.7 cm. For all compactness, the keyboard in notebooks is full-sized with automatic backlight adjustment.

Now you see that a Mac computer is a great opportunity and convenience in using, and not just a loud brand with "cosmic" prices. If you respect your time and comfort, then it's worth thinking about such a purchase.