Mac users might be paying more than PC users for airline tickets and more
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What you need to know Some retailers are charging Mac users more than PC users, despite selling the same product to both. UK rules could prevent such `big bother tactics.` The UK government is making moves to outlaw practices like charging Mac users more based on the computer they`re using. Buying airline tickets on a Mac? You might find that the price is cheaper if you use a Windows PC instead, according to a new report. And the UK government is working to bring in new rules to outlaw the `big brother tactics` used by retailers. According to MailOnline, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is set to kick off plans that will tackle retailers that employ a variety of shady tactics — including charging Mac users more. The Government is to crack down on greedy online retailers that use Big Brother tactics to identify shoppers with expensive Apple computers so they can quote higher prices. Officials are examining measures to halt the `exploitation` of consumers by companies...