So You Wanna Switch to a Mac from PC?
I've been on Mac for 15 years, but after watching so many automation pros struggle with Windows, I put together a guide on what actually changes when you switch (especially for Claude Code, n8n, and MCP servers): The TL;DR: If you're running Claude Code with MCP servers, building n8n workflows, or doing serious automation work, Mac's Unix foundation saves you hours every week. No more WSL translation layers, no more path separator nightmares, no more "why does this work on the server but not my dev machine" debugging sessions. What actually got better: - 🖥️ MCP servers just work - filesystem server, database connectors, API tools - they all assume Unix paths and execute natively on Mac - 💻 Claude Code runs seamlessly - bash scripts, file operations, terminal workflows - zero translation needed - 🐳 Docker stopped being painful - no more WSL2 overhead, memory limit tweaking, or random performance crashes - 📦 Homebrew = game changer - brew install n8n, brew install docker, done. No installer archaeology - 🧠 16GB feels like 32GB - unified memory architecture handles Claude Code + n8n + browsers better than traditional RAM - ⚡ Dev = production - your Mac terminal IS Unix, just like your Linux servers - Real talk on downsides: - ❌ Gaming performance tanks - ❌ Zero hardware upgrade path - ❌ Keyboard shortcuts break your muscle memory for 1-2 weeks - ❌ Higher upfront cost - I wrote a complete guide for the transition (mental models, technical differences, what to actually expect) - PDF attached. Worth considering if you're tired of debugging WSL and path translation issues instead of actually building automations. What's been your experience with automation tools across platforms?