If you need to run Windows apps on a Mac, VMware Fusion is great!
Updated July 22, 2021
If you need to run Windows apps on a Mac, VMware Fusion is great!
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with VMware Fusion
I use VMware Fusion on my Mac so that I can run business-related software that is only available on the PC. This allows me to run Windows-based software seamlessly on my Mac, which is a huge improvement over having to use two computers (one Mac, one PC) side-by-side on my desk or, worse yet while traveling.
- Runs a full version of Windows on a Mac, allowing access to both environments.
- Gives an immersive Windows experience when running the app in full screen. It is like having two computers in one.
- Allows for copying and pasting from one environment to another, which is very handy.
- It is very rare for this to happen, but sometimes the Windows environment loses the internet connection while the Mac environment still has it. Rebooting the Windows environment in VMware Fusion fixes it.
- It does not always recognize printers that are set up through the Mac, particularly if they are connected via WiFi instead of hardwired.
- This had a positive impact because I did not have to purchase an additional computer (Windows PC) just to run a couple of Windows-only apps.
- This is a time-saver because it is easy to switch back and forth between the Windows and Mac environments on one computer.
I have only used VMware Fusion, but I selected it compared to its competitors because of the reviews I read and the demos I saw. My decision was based on these factors: (1) reliability - this app is very stable; (2) simultaneous environments - some competitors require you to reboot the computer to switch between MacOS and Windows... with VMware Fusion, switching environments is as easy as switching between any other apps on your Mac; (3) value - the price was competitive, and the feature set made it the best value, in my opinion.