There are numerous differences between Windows and Apple desktops. However, with the advent of Windows 8 the differences between it, and Windows 7 are almost as much as with Apple. The key is that Apple has no start button and uses a dock that can be positioned along the bottom or sides of the screen. Apple's desktop is also more active being able to actually store files rather than mostly shortcuts to files located elsewhere. The difference is subtle, but important.
Desktop computers differ from laptops and notebooks because they are not portable like laptops and notebooks. Desktop computers are usually your personal pc computers with windows and/or apple operating systems. Laptop computers are great as they are portable and can be used anywhere there is wifi service as are notebooks.
You cannot download a desktop operating system to a mobile device as of now. Windows 7 is for Desktop PCs and iOS is for Apple Devices
An Apple Macintosh computer with an Intel processor will run any Windows from XP to 7. The majority of Macintosh users prefer not to run Windows at all and manage fine without it.
The largest difference between any laptop computer and desktop computer is that a laptop is portable and a desktop is not. If you do not require you computer to be portable then a desktop computer is preferable as it will be cheaper to purchase than a laptop of equal specs.
Microsoft's "Windows" family, which includes Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, etc. Apple's OSX (for desktop), iOS (for mobile/tablet) There are also numerous Linux-based variants.
Microsoft's "Windows" family, which includes Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, etc. Apple's OSX (for desktop), iOS (for mobile/tablet) There are also numerous Linux-based variants.
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A Mac is a desktop computer where a MacBook is apple's laptop.
When the Alt Key and the Windows Logo Key are pressed simultaneously, a window in the center of the screen will appear, and while holding down the Windows Key and pressing the Alt key, you will switch between Applications that are open and the Desktop.
Microsoft's "Windows" family, which includes Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, etc. Apple's OSX (for desktop), iOS (for mobile/tablet) There are also numerous Linux-based variants.
Mac is a type of computer, and Windows is an operating system that is run on computers. Mac is a line of desktop and notebook computers designed and sold by Apple Inc. Windows is an operating system that is designed and sold by the software manufacturer Microsoft. Macintosh computers primarily run an operating system designed by Apple called OS X. Many different types of computers sold by different companies run Windows.
There are definitely differences in the companies. They are in constant competition with each other. One huge difference between the Microsoft and Apple organization cultures is secrecy. Apple has rumors fly about and Microsoft leaks previews of their stuff.