Every now and then, a Mac user is going to say, 'Man I wish there was a version of (insert program here) for Mac. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.'

Word for mac pro. It's happened to me more times that I really wish to count. Thankfully, most of the apps I want to run on my Mac exist as native apps.

The best way to run Windows 10 on a Mac is. People are buying new Macs at the rate of around 5 million every quarter, but it seems that many users still can't make a total break from Windows.

However, there are a couple that slip through my fingers, like Microsoft's Visio Professional. It doesn't exist on the Mac side and I really need it for my day job as a software quality vice president. Thankfully, there's more than one way to run Windows apps on your Mac. • You can use and run a full installation of Window natively on your Mac • Use a virtual machine like • Install Windows apps directly with and use a Windows app like any other native Mac App There are advantages and disadvantages to each, but that last one – installing Windows apps directly under CrossOver – is a bit different, and it offers some distinct advantages if you know how to get things going.

With CrossOver, you don't install Windows and then the app. It's all about the app, and only the app. Thankfully, while CrossOver is different, it's not difficult to use. However, there are a few things you need to know. For example, CrossOver doesn't run ALL Windows apps. Some run better than others, and some won't run at all. What's the best way to install Windows apps?

When trying to determine the best way to install a Windows app, consider the advantages and disadvantages of the three different ways to run Windows on a Mac — natively, via VM or via CrossOver. Feature Dual Booting Virtual Machine CrossOver Run without Rebooting No Yes Yes Run without Windows OS License No No Yes Runs ALL Windows Apps Yes No.

Not all graphic-intensive features are supported No. Some won't run at all Runs Apps at Native Speed Yes No Yes Needed to Run an App Windows License, App License VM License, Windows License, App License CrossOver License, App License Approximate Costs (App not included) $120 - $200 for Windows 10 $80 for Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, $120 - $200 for Windows 10 $40 - $60 for CrossOver. How to install Windows apps on your Mac using CrossOver If you want to install Windows apps on your Mac without all the overhead associated with Windows, follow these steps. • Navigate to and download CrossOver.

• Go to your Downloads folder and locate the Zip file you downloaded. Double Click it to open it.

Archive Utility will Open it up and decompress the contents of the archive. • Double click the CrossOver.app in your Downloads folder. It will offer to move itself to your Applications folder. • CrossOver will start for the first time. When it does, it's going to ask you how you want it to run.

By default, it runs in trial mode. However, you also enter in your registration information or buy a license right from this page. • From the screen that appears, click the Install a Windows Application button.

• Type the name of the application you want to run. CrossOver will search its database and display appropriate matches. • Click on the application you want to run. CrossOver will display compatibility information on it from its database, telling you how likely and how well it will run. • Click the Continue button.

• Select an installer source. • Click the Choose Installer File. A Finder window will slide down over the app and allow you to navigate to where you have the installation file stored. • Select the app. • Click the Use this installer button. You'll return to the Select an Installer Source screen.