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I take it you haven't yet used Windows 11, where they inject ads into your start bar, and there's a hundred hidden buttons you have to turn off to stop Microsoft from collecting your data. And don't get me started on Edge.
Apple was pretty clever, even when the company was on the verge of bankruptcy they were the preferred computer in educational institutions. This was especially true in art and design schools. These students graduated with familiarity with MacOS, and complained when given windows. >

I owned a MacBook for a while. I have a film degree and have done freelance design as well as photo editing. I honestly believe that it’s a placebo for Mac users. My MacBook always ran smooth and gave me little issue. However my PC got the job done just as well. >

Yep that's it- confirmation bias. My parents bought me this expensive macbook for design, therefore it's a superior device for design. >

Yeah I absolutely agree.  I went to College early 2000's as well and Macs were garbage at that time, they were slow, crashed all the time, couldn't ever have more than one program open without throwing an out of memory code, etc.  It also didn't help that I had Mac addict instructors, we had one that full on said something like "It is not possible to edit video on a Windows PC" and I proved him wrong by editing my video at home, because the Macs at school were junk.
These days they might be better? I don't know.  I work in IT and have right now access to a  Windows Dell PC as well as a iMac and I can't believe how terrible the design on Mac is.  No USB on the front. Power Button in the back. The worst wireless keyboard I have ever used and a Mouse where you have to charge it by plugging in on the bottom. Running updates are just as bad as on Windows platform, I don't get it.  
For design I've always used Windows PC. >

The thing with apple computers is that you always get a great display and that's not a common thing in the pc world. Any imac or macbook will give very nice colors and that's very useful for designers. Of course you can get a nice display for a pc but it's not there by default. I prefec pc though, I never liked macOS, it has some cool features but I feel ilke it lacks some basic things and that form over function thing makes me crazy.
The hockey puck mouse is the worst hardware design in the history of the mouse by the way >

This is actually another reason not to use macs for UX design- when you use monitors like the plebs use, you can see how your designs will look to them. >

Unless you are designing something to be printed. >

I've designed countless things to be printed from pcs. No, never had an issue. >

Designers don't buy Apple because it's better. They buy them because they're plug to play. No tweaks, no troubleshooting, no messing with the specs, no driver issues. They just work. Should they need an upgrade, they'll simply buy a new one. They don't care about cost-effectiveness or versatility. Most wouldn't even be able to work that out. >

Sounds like someone who thinks windows is like PURE rocket science. Jesus Christ. >

I'm a windows user. I'm describing what I've seen from Mac users. Super talented people yet unable to install or uninstall software, to troubleshoot, to look for solutions that aren't sold to them. To some of them, Windows might as well be rocket science. >

The thing with apple is its simplicity.
If youre a somewhat techy guy already into PCs. Sure, go for all the bells and whistles.
Many artists dont want to use their mental energy on the nuances of PC optimization and possible troubleshooting.
Its like cooking vs buying food. Sure cooking is better in many ways when it comes to mealtime. But sometimes, you just want something quick so you can use your energy and time for something else.
Its not supposed to be the best, its supposed to be convenient and “good enough”. >

With the Apple operating system you cannot cut and paste. You can only drag the file to another folder, or copy and paste.
Think about that. How annoying that is.
And also, there is not a clear button combination to immediately go to the desktop. With Windows you can use WINDOWS FLAG + D.
Windows is, indeed, much better.