Which do you think is better for camming: PC or Mac?

[Guy]

Which do you think is better for camming: PC or Mac?

 

[petitefoxy]

Well with PC or Mac, do you mean Windows or Mac?

Both should be good, it really depends on your system and all, but overall macs are good as an operating system.
Camming depends on your setup such as Camera, Internet Connection etc. Operating system doesn't matter a lot. x

 

[Guy]

Well with PC or Mac, do you mean Windows or Mac?

Both should be good, it really depends on your system and all, but overall macs are good as an operating system.
Camming depends on your setup such as Camera, Internet Connection etc. Operating system doesn't matter a lot. x

Windows or Mac

 

[Poison_Ivy21]

So, I never cammed when I had a PC, but I had one for years. Both desktop and laptop. I've had my MacBook since 2012 and I'm gonna say what probably any Mac user will say. Mac is the best, for anything lol.

Even if everything in the world pointed to PC being better for caming, I still would never buy one again. Once you go Mac...you never go back.

PLUS, and here's the big thing. I could download Windows 7 (I wouldn't touch Windows 10, every tech professional has told me to stay away from that operating system) on my Mac easily. And you could do the same thing with a PC and OS X. So, I don't think it really matters if you have a PC or a Mac, since you could still use either operating system!

There are two downsides to Mac's I suppose. 1. You can't spilt screen. 2. I'm a SM model, and we're expected to use one of their 3 encoder options. It pretty much always takes longer for them to come out with a Mac version of the software. I still can't use one of the encoders because there is no OS X compatible version for it yet.

But, again I could just go to my computer guy and have him install Windows on my Mac. Then I could use them all. So I guess, in conclusion, it really doesn't matter.

Mac are just so much more user friendly. IMO.

 

[Guy]

So, I never cammed when I had a PC, but I had one for years. Both desktop and laptop. I've had my MacBook since 2012 and I'm gonna say what probably any Mac user will say. Mac is the best, for anything lol.

Even if everything in the world pointed to PC being better for caming, I still would never buy one again. Once you go Mac...you never go back.

PLUS, and here's the big thing. I could download Windows 7 (I wouldn't touch Windows 10, every tech professional has told me to stay away from that operating system) on my Mac easily. And you could do the same thing with a PC and OS X. So, I don't think it really matters if you have a PC or a Mac, since you could still use either operating system!

There are two downsides to Mac's I suppose. 1. You can't spilt screen. 2. I'm a SM model, and we're expected to use one of their 3 encoder options. It pretty much always takes longer for them to come out with a Mac version of the software. I still can't use one of the encoders because there is no OS X compatible version for it yet.

But, again I could just go to my computer guy and have him install Windows on my Mac. Then I could use them all. So I guess, in conclusion, it really doesn't matter.

Mac are just so much more user friendly. IMO.

And you dont need Anti Virus for Mac

 

[BraisleeAdams]

And you dont need Anti Virus for Mac

This is false. There are virii and spyware for Mac as well. Not so much in the 90s, but today there are just as many Mac hackers as there are PC.

 

[BraisleeAdams]

With i7s and most of Macintosh being owned by Microsoft, there's honestly not much difference anymore. Macs can tend to be a little more stable b/c the software was designed for the hardware, but if you have a good PC this is pretty irrelevant. This is the same for Android vs iPhone. A lot of people think Android is inferior b/c they've seen it on $100 phones and it runs like crap. The same is true for windows.

-My SO has been an IT professional for 12 years... This is where I get all of my tech info.

 

[Guy]

This is false. There are virii and spyware for Mac as well. Not so much in the 90s, but today there are just as many Mac hackers as there are PC.

 

[BraisleeAdams]

Yeah... random youtube guy knows it all. Not my bf who's worked on Macs for 12 years.
He even says "this doesn't mean you can't get one" lolol

 

[SaffronBurke]

Your OS doesn't make much difference when camming, it's more a matter of do YOU work better with Windows or Mac.

 

[Poison_Ivy21]

And you dont need Anti Virus for Mac

Although some dickhead finally figured out to make viruses for Mac. But it's no where near as crucial to have antivirus, like with PC. It's no where near the same risk level. Still possible to get viruses but real unlikely.

The guy at the Apple store told me it is now possible for macs to get viruses

 

[Guy]

Although some dickhead finally figured out to make viruses for Mac. But it's no where near as crucial to have antivirus, like with PC. It's no where near the same risk level. Still possible to get viruses but real unlikely.

The guy at the Apple store told me it is now possible for macs to get viruses

Nobody has figured out a virus for Mac yet. However a few years ago 600,000 Macs were infected by a Trojan Horse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_BackDoor.Flashback

 

[Gen]

I switched from a macbook to be windows & I really prefer windows. It's easier for me to find software and not have to download four programs to do what one can on a Windows. Mostly as a student though I find it much simpler to download & upload school documents with my windows computers. I do use Apple at work and I'm comfortable with their programs/setup but I just prefer Windows for myself.

 

[BraisleeAdams]

Nobody has figured out a virus for Mac yet. However a few years ago 600,000 Macs were infected by a Trojan Horse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_BackDoor.Flashback

Again, false. You can't say "nobody has figured out a virus for mac" there have been virii for mac since the 90s. While OSX is better at stopping them than most other systems, it hardly makes them full proof and to think so is highly underestimating hackers
abilities. If someone isn't updating their OSX consistently they're at just as much risk as a PC user. Macintosh pushes updates to close backdoors and other holes in the software hackers have found, since it's a VERY proprietary software it's not hard for them to do that and not mess up interactions with other hardware/software like it would for windows. This doesn't mean there isn't or hasn't been one, it just means they're better at stopping them from being a huge thing. You can still get one if you haven't updated or you get it before they've caught it and it could easily wreck havoc on your system.

My BF says "yeah, scripts are hard..."

 

[gudheadt]

And you dont need Anti Virus for Mac

This is Literally the biggest myth Ever... mac's gets viruses like Everything else, there might not be As many out there, but there is plenty enough....
and pulling a random youtube clip of some unknown dude dont prove anything, other then your ability to find random clips of random people on youtube lol.
do you know how Easy it is to make a virus for Mac?
let me tell you how easy it is, a couple of years back me and some friends sat down a weekend, and tried to see what we could come up with. and in less then 2 days had we created a application that could film you through your webcam, and make it look like it where not on. this got downloaded by a pretty big number of people before we had to shut it down. mind you this where done by a few 16year old kids in a couple of days..... lets think what people that actully knows what they are doing could do to you and your computer?

so dont give me that kind of bullshit that mac's dont get viruses, Any one that are working in a mac store will tell you the same thing that mac's get viruses like Every other platform. the only thing that changes is that there is a Higher risk of getting it on a Pc unless you have some sort of antivirus...

 

[BraisleeAdams]

I like how he keeps clicking "disagree" on my posts when I'm obviously not wrong, as other girls have said... And you obviously know very little about computers anyways...

 

[Guy]

Employees at both my local Apple store and Best Buy have said that i dont need Anti Virus for Mac.

 

[BraisleeAdams]

The 17 year olds at your local best buy probably aren't the best when it comes to real tech issues... Same with the Apple store. They hire most of their people right out of high school... And you know, they're salesmen... It's their job to tell you how safe the shit is...
Again... This info from my BF who worked at Best Buy before the tech bench became geek squad and worked there until 2006...
But it's fine... Keep believing random google searches and 18 year olds trying to sell hardware.

 

[gudheadt]

Employees at both my local Apple store and Best Buy have said that i dont need Anti Virus for Mac.

well sir then you have been really uneducated or lied to, uneducated because you aparently did not take the time to actully try and find out by yourself, but instead keep the stand that THERE MUST BE NO VIRUSES ON MACS!
if you would do a little research then you would see that Even apple have stated before that mac's can get viruses like every other form of computer device we use.
and before you dislike what i say, then try and prove me wrong. because that sure is not a valid argument that "uhh the people told me i could not get a virus" because if you Actully go and do a little research then you would see that that is a wrong statement.
a quick google searching of lets say "can mac's get viruses? will lead you to Multiple articles that will both show you, but also say that you are wrong.

 

[LittleLei]

Your OS doesn't make much difference when camming, it's more a matter of do YOU work better with Windows or Mac.

I mainly streamed with Windows, but have streamed many times with Mac and haven't ran into any trouble either. I guess I only prefer to use Windows, because that's my main hardware at the moment and probably will continue with Windows for my next upgrade because I am interested in building my own computer. I like both operating systems, and really it really comes down to with what works for each person.

 

[JoleneBrody]

Especially with MFC, camming will honestly be easier from a windows computer. Webcams, webcam programs like manycam, the mfc software and even some aspects of the model web broadcaster have issues and limitations when used with Mac. If you are not very tech savvy, you may find yourself extremely frustrated trying to cam from a mac vs. windows. That doesn't mean one is a better overall computer than the other, it's just that the camming industry is not super mac friendly.
Many models with mac run windows 7 boot camp anyway. They just have to for many things that feel very necessary for camming these days.

 

[Poison_Ivy21]

Employees at both my local Apple store and Best Buy have said that i dont need Anti Virus for Mac.

So the professional I bought my Mac from lied? Brasille's boyfriend, who I'm sure knows more about this stuff than all of us combined, is just wrong?

Mac can get viruses. I just don't have to panic every time my norton subscription was about to run out like I did with my PC.

You literally just have to type "can macs get viruses" in google. You don't even have to click anything, the answer is right there and it says YES. It's just significantly less likely than a windows.

You don't need an anti virus. You just need to keep your software up to date. Big difference.

 

[Puffin]

I use Sophos antivirus for Mac, it's free.
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition-legacy.aspx

 

[Poison_Ivy21]

I use Sophos antivirus for Mac, it's free.
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition-legacy.aspx

Ooooo thanks Puff! Downloading this now!

 

[ThePrincessLuxy]

I've seemed to struggle getting cam related programs to work with mac. I prefer Windows.

 

[yummybrownfox]

The 17 year olds at your local best buy probably aren't the best when it comes to real tech issues... Same with the Apple store. They hire most of their people right out of high school... And you know, they're salesmen... It's their job to tell you how safe the shit is...
Again... This info from my BF who worked at Best Buy before the tech bench became geek squad and worked there until 2006...
But it's fine... Keep believing random google searches and 18 year olds trying to sell hardware.

This. Salespeople (as friendly as they can be) don't always have your best interests in mind. They are determined to make a sale. Look at the salespeople at those stands in the mall. They talk a good game, and the topic of "how irritating and harsh the product tends to be on skin" probably never even comes up...
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[Magnolia]

Well, considering my 1-year-old Mac just shit out on me and I'm working on building a new computer: PC.

Never had issues with my PC besides the fact that it's just old and a little slow. Also, there are a lot of programs for camming/editing that are not available on OSX.

 

[gudheadt]

This. Salespeople (as friendly as they can be) don't always have your best interests in mind. They are determined to make a sale. Look at the salespeople at those stands in the mall. They talk a good game, and the topic of "how irritating and harsh the product tends to be on skin" probably never even comes up...
.

eactly, and it dont help that Apple are trying to promote the "we dont get virus'es" when Everyone except @Guy knows its bullcrap and you should never trust a sales person when they are trying to get you to buy there shit. think for yourself and do some research before buying anything.

 

[TacoBelle]

Which do you think is better for camming: PC or Mac?

Am I the only one who is confused as fuck as to why Guy is worried about the type of computer to cam with? Are you planning to start camming, Guy? If not, then don't worry about it. Sorry to be blunt, but this question has way too many factors to even answer. Saff answered best when she said

Your OS doesn't make much difference when camming, it's more a matter of do YOU work better with Windows or Mac.

But unless you're planning on starting camming, this whole thread is moot. It'd be like me asking a welder if MIG or Flux are better for me when I have no experience with either, NOR any experience in the welding field, and without explaining what projects I'd be using it for.

 

[Tristyn]

I use a Macbook & haven't had a need to run Windows on it for camming yet. It's been pretty easy for me to find Mac compatible programs that do whatever I need them to do.

I'm actually planning on buying a second Macbook soon. ^_^

PS: Oh, and yes, Macbooks can get infeceted by viruses, keyloggers, adware, etc. Hitting 'disagree' won't change that.