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The best Windows emulators for Mac include Parallels (best overall), VMware Fusion (great for professionals), and VirtualBox (free option). Wine, Wineskin, and WineBottler are great for running ...

Games compatibility is more limited than some of its rivals, but this free open-source app is ideal for running many Windows games. Let’s face it–the main reason most of us want to run Windows on our ...

Apple Silicon Macs don't support Boot Camp, meaning you can't install Windows and boot it up directly. That doesn't mean you can't get Windows 11 up and running on your Mac, though. Microsoft ...

Macworld Macs are powerful machines, but sometimes you need Windows, whether it’s for software your job requires, PC-only ...

The latest generation of Apple Silicon Macs are mighty and fast, but they can’t natively run Windows. Fortunately, there’s a workaround—and it’s free. It requires using the free VMware Fusion Player ...

The only way to run Windows 11 on a Mac is via Parallels. Parallels is available for purchase in the Mac App Store. You'll also need to buy a copy of Windows 11 because Parallels only allows the ...

P arallels is the go-to solution if you're looking to run Windows on Mac. It's easy to set up, powerful, and offers a seamless experience. The only catch is that it's quite expensive, with even the ...

With a market share of over 70%, Windows remains the most popular desktop operating system in use worldwide. A big reason for Windows' dominance in the industry is thanks to its wide compatibility ...

If you have a Mac, odds are you purchased it for work or school purposes. It's no secret that Apple builds its personal computers to shine on the professional and educational stage — due to features ...

Microsoft posts support documents that validate the ability to run Windows 11 on Macs with Apple silicon M1 and M2 CPUs. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on ...