You can use any computer that meets or exceeds the Minimum Requirements . You can use the suggested guidelines on our website as a buyer's guide as you search for a computer. You may need to purchase a 3-prong outlet adapter. It all depends on what you want to do with it.
Macs are better for computer graphics and user-friendliness.
PCs are better for playing games and there are many more applications available. Both work equally well on ResNet. Another thing you may want to consider is what you are studying. If you are a journalism, art, or music major, you may benefit from buying a Macintosh computer. There is a helpful site on the Stanford ResNet Website comparing the benefits of the two.