Apple vs Windows/Android

     Apple sucks. Before anyone can get their pitchforks sharpened, I mean the company because everything they do is overpriced. That said, even I have to admit that they make some good stuff. But, when is that stuff actually useful? Come to think of it, when is Windows stuff useful? Or Android?

What? You don't care? Too bad, I have due dates.

Computers

Windows - Even if you love Apple, odds are you have a Windows computer somewhere in your house. Windows computers offer the biggest variety of software, have the most customizability, and, most importantly, can play video games. Windows desktop systems (unlike Apple and the extremely few that exist featuring Android) are (usually) fully upgradeable and customizable when hardware needs reworked. Windows computers also always have the best hardware available, because as soon as something is released it can be shoved into a preexisting computer. Support is usually pretty good, with DIY guides for basically whatever you want if the actual support is terrible.

Apple - Somehow or another, Apple makes the best equipment for creating and editing videos and photos even though all of its computers have absolutely shameful components. So if you're using it for that, good job. However. Other than a few minor repairs, fixing something wrong with a computer by Apple is either impossible, or actually is impossible. In addition, for anything other than video creation (which apparently involves magic), Apple computers are behind Windows computers. Mac Pros, for example, still use a processor type from a few years ago, even with the pretty major advancements made in that time.

Android - For now, these really aren't that common and don't actually really have any audience that isn't covered by the other two. So I'll go over Linux instead! It's practically the same thing anyway. Linux is actually a really, really no-frills system. Like, if every operating system was a pizza, Apple would be a non-customizable special with gold flakes, Windows would be a standard anything you want, and Linux would be a handful of tomatoes, some wheat, and a pig to cut into pepperoni. It's fairly complicated, but believe it or not, Apple's operating system is built off of this. For people who aren't even nerdier than I am, Ubuntu is one of the more popular free linux-based operating systems, and, well, it works.

Phones

Windows - No.

Okay fine. Windows phones are a thing that exist because Microsoft wanted money basically, and currently none of them are recommendable to anyone. The only possible benefit is that they can connect more thoroughly with other Windows things, but even that isn't going very well.

Apple - Once again, amazing low-spec devices. This time around though, they actually get the job done. Other than terrible battery life and an expectably stupid price, they match pretty much every other smart phone in every way. They don't have certain interesting options (like NFC and other various doo-hickeys), but they can make and take calls. Also, it was recently found out that Apple devices are as a whole way more secure than Androids, most manufacturers stop putting out updates for their Android devices relatively quickly which makes them vulnerable to hacking. However, if you don't store your credit information on your phone ,that really isn't a big issue at all.

Android - These are almost literally infinitely customizable software-wise. If it's not available on your device, you can hack it to look like another one. You can also force updates, and do pretty much anything else you want. With all the models out there, it's also pretty likely you'll find one with a feature set perfect for you.

Tablets

Anroid and Apple are pretty much the same as their phones on these, Apple has three main options with a few generations for each, there are a bunch of different Android options and they all have super customability.

Windows - The Surface series is the windows attempt at a tablet, but there are a few two-in-ones that sort of fit here too. These are actually interesting, because they have desktop and laptop grade processers with the full power those offer (which is a lot.) That said, they're hit or miss. I've used a first gen Surface Pro, and it had basically every problem a computer could have. In addition, they lose the main reason to buy anything with Windows on it which is customability; they can't be upgraded at all period. The power is (like Apple desktops) useful for content creators though.

Wearables

Windows - It's a fitbit with a bigger screen and a smaller battery.

Apple - It's really expensive and doesn't have an always-on option, but it's useful for a smartwatch.

Android - Interesting thing here, the processor in (almost all, the original moto 360 is the only exception from an actual brand) of these is a snapdragon 600. In human terms: the same processor in a galaxy s4. Basically, they're as powerful as most android phones and only a little less powerful than even the newest ones. 

Pebble - Weeklong batter life, solid features, lacks power and looks bad, 

All right, that's a description of the major types of things you can use. If you read this far, congratulations, you deserve a cookie. Go ahead and grab one.