Macs have a thriving ecosystem of software, but some programs still only support Windows. Whether you want to use business software or play Windows PC games, there are many ways to run Windows programs on your Mac.
Some of these methods are similar to the ways you can install Windows software on Linux or run Windows programs on a Chromebook. Virtual machines, dual-booting, the Wine compatibility layer, and remote desktop solutions are all included here.
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Maybe you need to use a specific piece of software that only runs on Windows, or just miss something from your Windows days. Whatever the case, you have options for running Windows programs on your Mac.
Virtual machines allow you to run operating systems inside a piece of software. The virtual OS thinks it's running on a real computer, but you have full control over it thanks to the virtualization software. On macOS, you'll find three big VM names: Parallels, VMware Fusion, and VirtualBox.
Parallels offers the best VM user experience, especially for beginners. You don't have to configure anything or even download Windows yourself during the setup -- the software does it all for you. Coherence mode lets you run Windows apps right alongside Mac apps, even pinning them to your Dock, and get Windows out of the way. Indeed, Parallels has surged ahead of VMware Fusion.
We recommend giving the 14-day free trial of Parallels a try and deciding if it's worth the cost to you. If you don't want to pay, VirtualBox is your best bet for having a copy of Windows at the ready. Thankfully, you can download the Windows 10 installation media and use it without having to even activate the OS.
While virtual machines let you run a copy of Windows inside software, Boot Camp lets you install Windows right onto your Mac. Also known as dual-booting, this lets you run Windows and macOS side by side on one hard drive.
The Boot Camp Assistant in macOS walks you through the entire process. This will partition your hard drive and install Windows so you can reboot into it. We've covered how to download a Windows installer for Boot Camp and everything you need to know about running Windows on your Mac if you decide to go with this method.
Both of the above solutions involve actually using the Windows OS to run Windows programs. But Wine is different. It's a compatibility layer that lets you run Windows software on macOS and Linux. Wine is a lighter solution than an installation of Windows, if you just need to use a program or two. But it doesn't come without its own set of problems.
Download WineBottler and open the DMG file when complete. In the resulting window, drag and drop both the Wine and WineBottler icons to your Applications folder just like you'd install other software. Launch WineBottler, and you'll see some programs that you can install right away, such as Internet Explorer on Mac.
To open other Windows programs, download them as EXE files from safe and reputable download sites. Right-click and choose Open With > Wine and Wine can run them directly. Remember that not all programs will work under Wine, so you may have to try some Wine troubleshooting if one fails.
CrossOver is a paid tool that's based on Wine. It features a solid user interface, allowing you to simply type the name of the Windows software you want to install and handles it all for you. Since it's commercial software, you can also ask the developers about adding support for a new piece of software if you're a subscriber.
If none of the above solutions work for you, why not attack the problem in a different way? Those who have a Windows computer already can simply use a remote control software to access Windows from their Mac.
While you can't run Windows apps through your browser, it's worth mentioning that so much software is available online and doesn't require an install. No matter if you're using macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS, these tools all work through any browser.
If you prefer Microsoft Office to the iWork suite, you can use Office Online at no cost. Online image editing tools offer an alternative to Windows apps like Paint.NET. And online collaboration tools let you communicate with others without anyone installing software. These give you a way to run alternative software if you don't like the Mac offering available.
Plantronics Hub for Windows/Mac, part of the Plantronics software portfolio, is a client application that allows users to control the settings on their Plantronics audio device. Users can customize their ringtone and ring location, configure presence updates, and more. The software enhances the user experience by providing valuable information about the state of their Plantronics audio device, such as mute and battery status, easily visible at the bottom of the desktop.
Use the MyHarmony desktop software or Harmony mobile app* to set up and sign in to your account. From there, you can add devices, set up Harmony Activities, and make changes to your configuration. If you have a Harmony hub-based product, use the Harmony mobile app to set up and configure Harmony.
Some of our older remotes, such as Harmony One, 880, 900, 1000, and 1100, use the Logitech Harmony Remote Software v7.x to add devices and get everything set up (see list). You can also use the software to make configuration changes in the future. Harmony One, 600, 650 and 700 remote users may upgrade to MyHarmony if they previously used remote software 7.x to set up their remote.
You will also receive a prompt about keystrokes. It is not necessary to grant access for this. Logitech Harmony Remote legacy software uses the JavaFX engine, one feature of the engine is to receive keystrokes, we do not use this feature.
This was done to eliminate issues related to browser plug-in issues and increasing browser security policies. All existing account information still exists and is accessible by downloading and signing in to the new software.
Please read this software license agreement carefully before using your Logitech product. By using your Logitech product you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly return your Logitech product in its original package with your sales receipt within 30 days or in accordance with the return policy of your point of purchase, whichever is longer.
1. General. The software and documentation accompanying this agreement ("Software") are licensed, not sold, to you by Logitech Europe S.A. ("Logitech") for use only under the terms and conditions of this agreement. Logitech and its licensors retain ownership of the Software and Logitech reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. The terms of this agreement will govern any software updates provided by Logitech that replace and/or supplement the original Software unless such update is accompanied by a separate license in which case the terms of that license will govern.
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The latest version of the Portable SSD Software can be found at Please note that the software for the T7 Touch and T7 is different from the software for previous generations of portable SSD (T5, X5, and lower).
Windows app samples are now available through GitHub. You can browse the code on GitHub, clone a personal copy of the repository from Git, or download a zipped archive of all the samples. We welcome feedback, so feel free to open an issue within the repository if you have a problem or question. These samples are designed to run on desktop, mobile, and future devices that support the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
The Lorex desktop software allows you to access and monitor your security system on a PC or Mac. We have two desktop software: Lorex Cloud Client and Lorex Client 13.
Alternatively, you can also access and monitor your security system using your mobile device. To access your security system on your mobile device, please download the compatible app.
The ASTRO C40 TR Configuration Software is specifically designed for use with the ASTRO C40 TR Controller and enables full configuration of the controller's adjustable settings. The software will not detect any other ASTRO Gaming products, and the C40 TR Controller is not compatible with the ASTRO Command Center.
The ASTRO Command Center software enables full configuration of the adjustable settings for these ASTRO devices: MixAmp Pro TR, A50 Wireless + Base Station, A20 Wireless. The software will not detect any other ASTRO Gaming products prior to the generations of products mentioned above, and is not compatible with the C40 TR Controller. The ASTRO Command Center software enables full configuration of the adjustable settings for these ASTRO devices:
The flatpak link above should open your software installer and prompt you to install GIMP. Yet it may not work out-of-the-box on some platforms since the flatpak technology is new. If that is the case, ensure flatpak is installed and if clicking the link still does not prompt to install GIMP, then manually install by command line:
The download links above will attempt to download GIMP from one of our trusted mirror servers. If the mirrors do not work or you would rather download directly from our server, you can get the direct download here.
An easy way to compile and install GIMP and other great Free software on your Mac is by using Macports. The installer allows you to choose from a large directory of packages. To install gimp using Macports, you simply do sudo port install gimp once you have Macports installed. 2ff7e9595c
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