Are you on the lookout for a new computer? Well here’s a simple question to help get your shopping under way: Do you want it to work?

If you’re anything like 99.99% of the population, the answer will be a resounding yes.

And while it’s true that both a traditional PC and a Mac will both work out of the box, there is a distinct difference in just how well they’ll continue to operate in the long run.

With a faster boot time, a reliable (and virtually virus free) operating system, and a sleep/wake system that leaves PCs in the dust, a Mac is bound to not only work better, but help YOU work better as well. (More on Mac’s sleep modes, operating system, and virus fighting skills are to come in later blogs)

Then there’s the application dilemma.

When you pull a PC out of the box, it comes loaded with trial versions of all manner of software apps vying for your attention and, ultimately, your hard earned money. With Macs , you don’t have to worry about that. What they do come with, however, is a bundle of applications to help you organize your photos, edit videos, organize your schedule and lots of other things to make your life easier.

And if you ever need to trouble shoot your Mac, there are three applications readily accessible to help you do this: Activity Monitor, Console, and Disk Utility.

These apps are easy to find, even easier to use, and between the three of them you should be able to figure out what’s wrong.

Then there’s the fact that the fit and finish of Mac computers is just more aesthetically pleasing than those of PCs. Forget blinking lights, creaky plastic parts and poorly laid out design. The aluminum case on the new MacBook Pro, for example, is sleek, snug and downright cool to look at.

So, do you want your computer to work? Of course you do. Do you want it to work faster, easier, and more efficiently?

Guess it’s time to look into a Mac.