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Mac vs PC for Live Events: Which Laptop Should You Put on the Tech Desk?

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TL;DR: Presentations: PCs edge it for PowerPoint and corporate compatibility. Playback & audio: Macs are rock-solid for QLab, Dante, and pro media workflows. Video switchers & capture: Both work—PC offers broader driver support (capture cards, vMix), Mac offers stability with fewer variables. HDCP & adapters: Macs can be fussier about HDCP handshakes and dongles; PCs […]