Due to differences in the M1 and previously used x86 architecture, the M1 doesn’t cater to Windows currently, and some users could be left out in the cold. While the M1 chip is revolutionary foray for Apple into the chip game for Macs, it brings the incompatibility of M1 and Windows into the limelight. The reason may be related to a special deal between Microsoft and Qualcomm that is finally coming to an end and this means that Windows could finally be available natively for M1 Mac users. Crossover will work from the get-go while we wait for VMs to release their M1 solutions. However, if you are using Windows as an add-on then the option is there. Though the VM developers have a solution planned, it wouldn’t be wise to make a purchase only based on the fact that development has started. The same would apply to the VM developers. If Windows is a crucial part of your life, then it probably isn’t wise to pick up a shiny new M1-based Mac right now as there’s no timeline for a solid solution from Apple or Microsoft. It’s difficult to answer the question as it depends on how important the use of Windows is in your normal routine. Crossover works by translating Windows commands into Mac commands, and the good news is that it works with M1-based machines. Crossover isn’t a VM it’s similar to Rosetta. However, it is not free and users need to pay USD 79.99 (roughly Rs 6,000) per year.Another alternative is Crossover by CodeWeavers. Until there is official support for Windows 10 via Boot Camp, users can use Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac. Apple Senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi had said that the support was missing due to Microsoft’s Windows 10 licensing policy. However, the same is not the case on M1-powered Macs. Previously, it was possible to boot Windows 10 on an Intel x86-powered MacBook via Boot Camp. The VM also provides some customisation options like customising the keyboard and touch bar shortcuts. Moreover, it can run Windows applications on the Mac as if they were native Mac applications. It is also claimed to use 2.5 times less energy than on a 2020 Intel-based MacBook Air computer. The Virtual Machine (VM) is claimed to offer up to 30 percent better performance than a Windows 10 VM running on a MacBook Pro with Intel Core i9 processor. It also supports most ARM-based Linux distributions. It lets users experience Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview on their M1-powered MacBooks. The company claims that its latest version provides better experience than some ARM-powered Windows 10 laptops. Users can use a tool called Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac to run Windows 10 on their Mac. The official support for Windows 10 via Boot Camp is still not available for M1 Macs. A new tool provides the next-best way to run the Microsoft operating system on the Apple MacBook.

Apple MacBook users can run Windows 10 on their M1-powered laptops.

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