How to Run Power BI Desktop on Mac: Your Options

Are you a Mac user who wants to take advantage of the powerful data visualization capabilities of Power BI? Unfortunately, Power BI Desktop is not available natively for macOS. However, there are some workarounds and alternatives that can help you get started with Power BI.

One option is to use the web version of Power BI, which has some limitations compared to the desktop version. Alternatively, you can run a Windows virtual machine on your Mac to access Power BI Desktop. This requires a bit more technical expertise, but it's a viable solution if you need to use Power BI regularly.

Another option is to create reports in Power BI Desktop locally and then share them with others. However, this means that you won't be able to take advantage of the full range of features available in the desktop version.

Why You Can't Run Power BI Desktop on Mac

Power BI only works on Microsoft Windows, which means that it's not compatible with macOS. While there are some workarounds and alternatives, there is no native version of Power BI Desktop for Mac.

How to Enable Map Visuals in Power BI

In October last year, Power BI introduced a tenant-level setting that allows administrators to enable or disable Bing Maps visuals for all users signed in on their tenant. This setting was made available in the Admin Portal and requires new tenants to explicitly opt-in to the Bing Maps service before using Map and Filled Map visuals.

To enable this feature, go to File > Options and Settings > Options > Global > Security and check the box next to 'Use Map and Filled Map Visuals.' This will allow you to use these visualizations in your reports.

While Power BI Desktop is not available natively for Mac, there are some workarounds and alternatives that can help you get started with this powerful data visualization tool. By using the web version or running a Windows virtual machine, you can still create stunning reports and share them with others.

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