[minnesota_bound]

You will need to wait for Apple to sell a computer that isn’t 5 years or older technology at a high price.

At this point, the MacBook is a really overpriced iPad that doesn’t have a touchscreen
http://qz.com/756330/at-this-point-the-macbook-is-a-really-overpriced-ipad-that-doesnt-have-a-touchscreen/?utm_source=YPL&yptr=yahoo

[minnesota_bound]

Turn OFF Windows Update.

Right click on the Start button then click on Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Services> Standard tab (at bottom) > Windows Update> double click to open> Startup type: Disabled then Apply

When you have a backup of your files you can turn on Windows Update and check if the updates cause any issues.

[Fai Mao]

I don’t really have that much problem with Apple other than the attitude of some apple users. They are a bit pricey and they don’t really last any longer but if they float your boat then great. I do know having used them in an educational setting that their customer service is no better than Microsoft