The latest update to Parallels Desktop is version 18, we’ll discuss what’s new in this version below before running through some of the best features in Parallels Desktop that have been introduced over the years.

But luckily there is an ARM version of Windows, although getting hold of that has been a challenge (until now). The move to the ARM-based M-series of chips also means that running a a non-ARM version of Windows is problematic. That’s not to say that it’s completely plain sailing. (Macs that still use Intel processors will still be able to use Apple’s Boot Camp to dual-boot, and switch between Windows and the macOS). But times have changed and Apple has now transitioned from Intel to its own M-series chips and left Boot Camp in the past as it is not an option for M-series Macs. When Apple moved to Intel CPUs back in 2006 running Windows on a Mac became easier thanks to the introduction of Apple’s own Boot Camp, which made it easy for users to run both Windows and macOS natively on their Mac. Or maybe you need to test applications and services on alternative operating systems – the only way you can install macOS alongside Windows is on a Mac, because Apple won’t allow macOS to be installed on anything else. Or perhaps you are wanting to play Windows games on your Mac. Perhaps your employer uses software that’s available only for Windows, or requires use of a website that relies on some Windows-only technology. The latest update cements Parallels Desktop status as the best option for Mac users who need to run Windows software on their Mac.įor many Mac users, running Windows applications is a necessity. The price has increased, but there is good news for M-series Macs thanks to the simplification of the process for running Windows on ARM. Virtual machines require a lot of memory and processor power.

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