![]() Most simple, old Windows programs run great using CrossOver, however users wanting quick access to the latest big, graphic intensive games, Windows-only games will probably be best served going with the full Windows installation. While CodeWeavers hasn’t made their app available on the Mac App Store yet, the download and installation process was straight forward. The app has a free 14-day trial period and then if you like it you can unlock the full version for $59.99 Users aren’t totally helpless though as the app comes with access to technical support via email or phone support for paying customers. ![]() The hassles and distractions are pretty minimal, but so too are the onscreen instructions. The program has an updating list of compatible apps so you have some kind of certainty whether your favorite stuff is supported, though performance varies depending on the app. You can emulate multiple different Windows OS environments by utilizing the handy Bottles feature, in case you know something that still runs best on Windows 7, or if you’re still nostalgic for your vintage Windows 95 software. You don’t have to worry about allocating space to separate partitions and everything loads very quickly. At $59.99 it’s not exactly cheap, although it’s competitively priced against Parallels ($79.99), and you forgo having to drop an extra $199 on a Windows OS license. CrossOver 13’s biggest strength is how light it is on your Mac compared to the other options of dual-booting Windows with Bootcamp, or installing a VM like Paralells.
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