Freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular way of life for many people. Whether you are a freelance web designer, graphic designer, writer or do something else for your clients, working as a freelancer gives you more freedom than traditional employment, allowing you to choose your own working hours, decide which clients you’d like to work with, and increase your income if you need to. When you freelance, you’re no longer restricted to what your employer has decided about your job – you are your own boss.

As a freelancer, your laptop is your bread and butter. No matter which services you are offering to your clients, you’ll need your laptop to communicate with them and perhaps even to complete and deliver the work. Here’s why it makes sense to invest in a higher-end laptop for freelancing.

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Mac or PC? This age-old question is something entrepreneurs consider carefully, as the choice of one over the other can influence the success of their business. After thorough deliberation, the odds weigh in Apple’s favor, as more business professionals are choosing Mac over its Windows alternative.

In March of this year, JAMF released its Annual JAMF Trends Survey, which asked 300 IT professionals about the platforms their places of work support. The results showed Apple scored higher than Windows, with 91% of responders reporting their teams support Mac and 99% support iPhones. The study cited Apple’s user-friendly interface and customer service as the reason why the majority of those surveyed say it’s easier to support Macs.

How did this happen? If you recall the Mac vs PC commercials of the early noughties, Mac admits PC is better at spreadsheets and other business applications.

A lot has changed in the last decade. Let’s delve into the reasons why Mac often beats out the PC when it comes to business.

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