Launchpad is similar to Windows' Start Menu and the application launcher used in iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. This approach provides the most compatibility with Windows software. On a Mac, you have several options for installing software that allows you to run Windows and Windows applications: Run Windows and Windows applications locally: To dual-boot between macOS and Windows, use Apple's Boot Camp. Run Windows or Windows programs on your Mac. Thankfully, most of the apps I want to run on my Mac exist as native apps. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.' It's happened to me more times that I really wish to count.