Mac vs. PC: Which is better for your privacy?

Your computer may contain more private information than almost any other device you own. Tax documents, family photos, work files, passwords, private messages, and years of personal data can all sit behind the same login. For most people, that computer runs Windows or macOS. Both operating systems collect information about how they work, and both connect to large cloud ecosystems. The difference is how much data they collect, where that data can go, and how much control you have over it. So if privacy is the priority, which is the better operating system? Windows sends Microsoft diagnostic data about your computer, including information about its hardware, settings, and whether it is working properly. Microsoft also offers optional diagnostic data, which can include information about app…