Its been painfully obvious to all of us at LapTop Topics that there is a mass defection from Mac to Windows. Now let’s just clarify that. Yes MacBooks are still flying off the shelves as fast as they can make them, so who exactely IS defecting?
Well, it’s the Pro users to be exact, professional photography editors, graphic artists and media power users who are just not happy with the latest releases from the Apple stable as we reported in Apple Is Dead – Why Not To Buy A MacBook
If you are a dedicated MacBook Pro user and you were disappointed by the latest releases, you will be feeling the pain so we have curated the best articles we could find on switching from Mac to Microsoft, and El Capitan to Windows 10.
I’m committed to switching from a Mac to a PC, and the next step is to start shopping. When you haven’t used anything but Macs for close to two decades, the sheer quantity and variety of Windows choices poses a challenge. So, while I researched which new Windows laptop would be a good fit for me, I spent some time experimenting with the first Windows computer I could get my hands on: my Mac. Switching from Mac to PC: Choosing a laptop
I’ve been an Apple user for over a decade, ever since I picked up a refurbished 17in PowerBook back in 2005 to replace my ailing Windows XP box. But last month, after Apple announced its most expensive new MacBook Pros in almost 15 years, I reconsidered my decision for the first time and, for the past few weeks, I’ve been back on a Windows PC.
Is it time to swap your Mac for a Windows laptop?
I converted to Apple over 5 years ago when it was clear to me Apple made the best products for creative professionals. I loved Apple and became a hardcore fanboy. I was all-in. Now, I’m switching back to PCs. The new line of MacBook Pros are not-that-awesome. Apple has always been a company that makes beautiful, well-designed products (and still does), but they’ve started to put an emphasis on sleek design form over professional function. read more at stuckincustoms.com
After using both the near-final version of Windows 10 and the public beta of El Capitan for a few weeks, we compared the two operating systems across nine categories on a 100-point scale. (Some rounds are worth more than others.) Based on our experience, Microsoft’s platform is now the one to beat. Here’s why.
Windows 10 vs. OS X El Capitan: Why Microsoft Wins
The great debate between Mac and PC has been raging for decades and shows no signs of cooling any time soon. If you find yourself defecting from one side to the other 4 Things About Windows That You’ll Miss On A Mac 4 Things About Windows That You’ll Miss On A Mac Thinking about switching over to a Mac? It’s easy to find faults with Windows. But are you aware of the things you’ll miss? Read More , there are some things you’ll need to know to ensure the changes don’t get the better of you.
7 Tips for Switching from Mac to Windows
You couldn’t pay me to use a MacBook Pro. And it’s something I’ve been saying for years. Why? Well the simple fact is they can no longer keep up with a Windows machine and the immense power avaiable, at a much lower cost.
Is Apple really losing the plot with the MacBook? Has Tim Cook given up on the idea of the idea of the MacBook as the perfect laptop?
The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is finally getting into customer’s hands, with some lucky people receiving deliveries of their new laptops today. The MacBook Pro packaging features a side-on shot of the machine with the Touch Bar displaying a vibrant color palette. Based on reader tips, it seems that those who ordered early will be receiving their laptop this week or next with many deliveries confirmed for tomorrow. 
A ton of reviews were just published for Apple’s new MacBook Pro laptop featuring its new Touch Bar. Here’s what the critics have to say about it. The new MacBook Pro is finally here. Well, at least one of them. 
Apple has started shipping its new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to customers just as reviews of the all-new 13-inch and 15-inch notebooks are hitting the web. The reviews provide a closer look at the Touch Bar and whether or not the new MacBook Pro is a suitable upgrade for those with older models. The new MacBook Pro’s headline feature is the Touch Bar (Image: The Verge) Andrew Cunningham at Ars Technica said he “liked the Touch Bar a lot,” calling it “more convenient to use” than a traditional row of function keys. However, he noted the Touch Bar’s usefulness depends entirely on the apps you use and, to a lesser extent, how you use your computer. If you primarily use the MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt Display and keyboard, for example, he said the Touch Bar will “do nothing for you.”If it’s being used as a desktop with an external keyboard a significant amount of the time, the Touch Bar does nothing for you. 
Reviews of the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar are beginning … But for the other 95 percent of the laptop market, the MacBook Pro remains a compelling choice. It’s far and away Apple’s most-advanced laptop. 
There’s an emoji button when you’re typing that lets you swipe through the entire library of icons (it was the favorite Touch Bar feature of everyone I showed the laptop to). 
writes for Forbes. 
The new MacBook Pro has been a long time coming. It’s been over four years since its last significant update. In the meantime, we’ve seen a bunch of impressive new takes on pro-level hardware, especially the Surface Book from Microsoft. 
If you’re looking for a USB-C Dock for your MacBook or new MacBook Pro 15 2016 model then look no further than the Satechi Slim Aluminium Type C Multi-Port Adaptor. Not only is this neat little dock nice to look at, it features pass-through power, is a neat design and supports 4K video throughs is 30Hz HDMI port.
MacBook Pro 2016: New Release Date, Specs, Features Rumors Surfaced; Apple Plans To Kill 11-Inch MacBook Air: The MacBook Pro 2016 will reportedly be announced and released later this month. 
The 13-inch model would remain in the lineup. When Apple released the MacBook Air, it helped to kickstart a revolution in ultra-portable laptop design. 
APPLE is planning to launch a selection of brand spanking new MacBook Pros on October 27. The move had been rumoured since the launch of the tech giant’s latest Sierra software in September. 
The 11-inch MacBook Air, meanwhile, could be ditched altogether as the tech giant instead focuses its attention on the 13-inch laptop model. 
A new MacBook Air, and the death of an old one Reports suggest that the MacBook Air is sticking around despite the 12-inch laptop’s place in the lineup, but the 11-inch model is in limbo. 
Will the new, updated and much anticipated MacBook Pro launch to a clamoring multitude of Apple fans at the end of this month? October 2016? Are you eagerly waiting for the launch announcement?