Ez Coin Software

Hey Mac users, don't forget... if your Mac was made after 2005 (and some select 2005 models) you own an Intel-based machine. This means it can run WIndows natively. For the not sop geeky out there this simply means your Mac is 100% a WIndows machine if you want it to be.

A free program from Apple, called Bootcamp, allows you to boot (when you ask for the optin by holding down a key suring startup) to boot in Windows or your Mad's OS X.

If you buy either "Fusion" or "Parallels" you can run WIndows AND the Mac OS X at the same time. The programs makes the Windows programs totally interactive with all Mac features as if they are Mac programs.

I use parallels. I only want Windows for my graphics program. Here is a pic of running a WIndows-only program on my Mac with full ability (and actually faster speed).



Granted, its only WIndows XP, but Windows 10 will also run. I just don't need, or want, a more modern Windows version.

Oh... the task bar can be hidden. You can also set the program to run WIndows in a...well...window on your Mac desktop if you prefer.

Actually, if I was going to run Windows only, I would likely opt for a Mac to do it anyway. There are still a few times I want to download Windows stuff (like add-ons for my graphics programs etc). But I can download them from OS X. This way WIndows never is connected to the internet. Its the best malware/virus "protection" for Windows I have ever used.

Thanks for this. Yes, very aware. I have been called a computer geek since the 80s. I have built, repaired, serviced (software/malware/viruses etc.) many types since then also.

At present the extent of Mac viruses can be dealt with rather quickly with a free program called Malwarebytes. Apple is pretty incredible also about keeping up on malware , fixing problems they exploit, and sending out updates.

Don't get me wrong. I am not an Apple worshiper. At present I do see them as being light years ahead in many areas - especially user-friendliness and efficiency. However, besides the gap becoming more narrow, I have been back and forth from Windows to Apple quite a few times in the past. I just want the machine to not be troublesome and do what I tell it to, when I tell it to, and with the least amount of (nonsense) steps.

I am still waiting (seriously) for Apple and Windows to catch up to the Amiga platform's abilities from the 80s and 90s in many aspects - especially TRUE, ACTUAL multitasking as it was invented by Commodore by use of dedicated chips for all major functions. Exccept for file sizes nowadays as compared to then, I could do what I do on modern platforms even more efficiently (a LOT less memory needed with same power over the machine). Imagine a real-time, virtual factory tour with a single spin speed CD ROm drive! Dedicated chips make a big difference.

I digress - sorry...