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5 Ways to Run Windows
Software on a Mac
1. Virtual Machines
A virtual machine is
one of the best ways to
run Windows desktop
software. They allow you
to install Windows and
other operating systems
in a window on your Mac
desktop.
2. Boot Camp
Apple’s Boot Camp
allows you to install
Windows alongside macOS
on your Mac. Only one
operating system can be
running at a time, so
you’ll have to restart
your Mac to switch
between macOS and
Windows.
3. CrossOver Mac
CrossOver Mac is a
paid application that
will run Windows
programs on Mac. It uses
the open-source Wine
code to accomplish this,
but CrossOver provides a
nice graphical interface
and focuses on
officially supporting
popular programs.
4.Remote Desktop
If you already have
a Windows system, you
could skip running
Windows software on your
Mac completely and use
remote desktop software
to access the Windows
machine from your Mac’s
desktop.
If you’re a Chrome user,
you can even use Chrome
Remote Desktop to
connect to a Windows PC
running Chrome from your
Mac running Chrome.
5. Wine
Wine originated on
Linux. It’s a
compatibility layer that
allows Windows
applications to run on
other operating systems.
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