By Heidy RamirezNovember 20th 2020

   

    Today, society is heavily influenced by technology. Our routines are dependent on at least three electronics to carry out our day effectively. When we think about how far technology has advanced, we can realize it was in the last 20 years that this technological advancement has come before us. Macintosh was a revolutionary advancement. It brought the internet within our reach. Now all major tech companies model their designs from Apple's creations. Because the Mac is the most sought after computer, many consumers buy the macintosh and are happy.

Limitations in a Mac

    However, as some mac users have noticed, in Mac, it is hard to do some tasks like install software that is only Windows/Linux compatible, gaming, and even hardware updates are hard to do. I had many of these issues in college; I needed certain programs on my mac for programming labs, but they were impossible to download. Many students are forced to purchase a new PC to perform their work, and those who can't afford a new computer are forced to stay long hours after class in the laboratories to utilize their Windows/Linux computers.

Possible solutions that take too much time

    Of course, there are many solutions out there. Virtualization and Dual Boot brings us many options. Oracle VM VirtualBox allows you to virtualize one operating system, allowing you to run one system inside the other simultaneously. In comparison, Boot Camp assistance splits your hard drive into two partitions and runs one operating system at a time. However, most users do not have enough space in their hard drive to make room for the second operating system. 

Best solution

   There are pros and cons to both options. However, there is a much easier choice. And that is Shells. With Shells, all you need to do to run Windows or Linux is a browser-enabled device and a Shells account! All you do is log into your Shell, and a fully working cloud computer is enabled on your mac. No downloads, no splitting your hard drive. This is technology at its finest. Now the ability to work on projects that would require so many prerequisites to begin can start immediately, and the best part, you get to work from your favorite computer, the Mac.

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