Running macOS and Windows 10 on the Same Computer

Running macOS and Windows 10 on the same computer is possible, but your approach will depend on whether you’re using:

A Mac Computer (e.g., MacBook, iMac)

If you’re using a Mac, you can run Windows 10 in two main ways:

1. Boot Camp (Intel Macs only)

• What it does: Lets you choose between macOS and Windows at startup.
• Pros: Full performance for both OSes.
• Cons: You can only use one OS at a time.
• Steps:
  1. Open Boot Camp Assistant on macOS.
  2. Follow prompts to partition your drive and install Windows 10.
  3. Reboot to switch between macOS and Windows.

⚠️ Boot Camp is only available on Intel Macs, not Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3).

2. Virtual Machine (VM) – Intel or Apple Silicon

Tools: Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox

What it does: Runs Windows 10 inside a window on macOS.

Pros: Use both OSes at the same time.

Cons: Slightly reduced performance, especially for graphics-heavy tasks.

A Windows PC (non-Apple hardware)

Installing macOS on a Windows PC is called creating a Hackintosh. It’s not officially supported by Apple and may violate their End User License Agreement (EULA).

1. Hackintosh (Advanced & Risky)

Legal gray area.

What it is: Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware.

Requirements:

Compatible hardware (Intel CPU preferred)

Custom macOS installer using tools like OpenCore or Clover

Risks:

Updates can break the system.

No Apple support.

Using Virtual Machines on Windows

If you’re on a Windows PC and just want to try macOS:

1. macOS in a VM (Unofficial)

• You can install macOS in VMware Workstation or VirtualBox using a modified macOS image.
• Good for testing, but not suitable for long-term or performance-intensive use.
• Like Hackintosh, this is not legally supported by Apple.