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# How can I use ForecastCity's analysis and ForecastFollow software on a Mac (macOS)?

### **How can I use ForecastCity's analysis and ForecastFollow software on a Mac (macOS)?**

It's important to know that you can access our most critical high-timeframe analyses directly from our website, without needing to install any software. This is an excellent starting point for all traders, especially those who may not have a Windows computer.
The forecasts available on our website include:
1. **Our Weekly Forecasts:** These provide the main strategic direction and long-term vision for the week ahead, presented on a Daily chart.
2. **Our Daily Trading Opportunities (DTO) Service:** This provides powerful end-of-day analysis, identifies market structure (Peaks & Valleys), and calculates key support/resistance levels for the Forex market.
You can access these forecasts directly at the links below:
* **Weekly Forecasts:** [[Click to see Weekly Forecasts]](https://4cm.ai/Forex-Weekly-en)
* **Daily Trading Opportunities (DTO):** [[Click to see DTO for today]](https://4cm.ai/DTO-Today)
This is a great solution for following our primary trading strategies.

### **For Full Access (All Other Timeframes)**

To see the full power of the 4CastMachine AI—including all other timeframes (Monthly, H4, H1, M30, M15, and M5) and the live, automatically updating forecast paths—you must use our **ForecastFollow** software.

#### **The Technical Requirement**

ForecastFollow runs inside the **MetaTrader 4/5 (MT4/MT5)** platform, which is a Windows-based application.
Crucially, our software uses specific **Windows DLL files** to connect to our servers and download live data. For this reason, the "MetaTrader for Mac" versions offered by some brokers **will not work** with ForecastFollow, as they are not a full Windows environment and cannot run these essential files.
To run the full ForecastFollow software, you **must use a complete Windows operating system**. Here are the two best and most recommended solutions for Mac users:

### **Solution 1: Use Parallels Desktop (Virtual Machine)**

This is the most popular method for seamlessly running Windows applications on a Mac, especially new Macs with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) chips.
1. **Install Parallels Desktop:** This app lets you run a full version of Windows on your Mac in a virtual machine.
2. **Install Windows:** Use Parallels to easily install a full version of Windows 10 or 11.
3. **Install MetaTrader:** Inside your Windows virtual machine, download and install MT4/MT5 from your broker.
4. **Install ForecastFollow:** Finally, install the ForecastFollow software *inside your Windows environment*.
**Benefit:** This allows you to run MetaTrader on your Mac desktop just like a native app.

### **Solution 2: Use a Forex VPS (Virtual Private Server)**

This is the most professional and stable method, used by many serious traders (even those on Windows). A VPS is a small, private Windows computer running 24/7 in a secure data center.
1. **Rent a VPS:** Sign up for a Forex VPS service (they are often low-cost).
2. **Install Software on VPS:** Remotely connect to your VPS and install your MT4/MT5 and ForecastFollow software *on the server*.
3. **Connect from Your Mac:** Use the free **"Microsoft Remote Desktop"** app (available in the Mac App Store) to log in to your VPS from your MacBook at any time.
**Key Benefits:** Your trading platform runs **24/7** (even when your Mac is closed), it is extremely stable, it has a high-speed internet connection, and it requires no complex setup on your own computer.