However, something important was lost in the transition away from Intel processors: Boot Camp.
We think Boot Camp makes the Mac even more appealing to Windows users considering making the switch.
It could also be used for Linux and almost any other operating system designed for standard x86 computers.
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Apple never supported Boot Camp all that wellyou can findplentyofexamplesof the drivers misbehavingbut it was better than nothing.
Apple’s new recommended solution for running alternative operating systems on Mac computers is virtual machines.
Virtual machines on modern Macs are fantastic.
That sounds like it would be unbearably slow, but the game is still completely playable.
Games are also a mixed bag in virtualization.
The freeUTM virtualization softwaredoesn’t support GPU acceleration at all, andVMWare FusionandParallels Desktoponly support DirectX 11.
Games and other 3D-accelerated software that require Vulkan or DirectX 12 don’t work.
Finally, cost and accessibility are a problem with virtualization.
UTM is free and open-source, but it’s missing features like graphics acceleration and easy file sharing.
VMWare Fusion is a paid product with a somewhat hiddenfree versionavailable for personal use.
Parallels Desktop is the best solution, but it’s also incredibly expensive.
The Pro Edition is $120 per year, and that’s a per-computer cost.
Boot Camp wasn’t amazing, but it was a free utility for everyone who owned an Intel Mac.
Apple doesn’tneedto revive Boot Campthe company is doing just fine, and modern Macs are still fantastic computers.
However, there should really be some official solution for running Windows applications and games on Mac.
