Parallels Desktop 26 arrives with explicit support for macOS 26 “Tahoe,” compatibility with Windows 11 25H2, and a slate of enterprise-focused management features that aim to close operational gaps for Mac-first organizations running Windows workloads. This release updates Parallels’ versioning...
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Parallels Desktop’s latest update lands as a consequential bridge between macOS’s year-based refresh cycle and the Windows ecosystem, delivering official macOS Tahoe compatibility while tightening enterprise controls and Windows VM reliability for the post-2024 OS landscape. The release —...
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Parallels Desktop turns running Windows on a Mac from a technical workaround into a usable, supported workflow—installing Windows as a virtual machine inside macOS, with features such as Coherence Mode, shared folders, and tight integration that make Windows apps behave like native macOS apps...
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VirtualBox has long stood as a core pillar of desktop virtualization. Trusted by developers, IT professionals, and hobbyists alike, it has provided a fast and user-friendly way to spin up multiple operating systems side-by-side, all at little or no cost. Historically, one of VirtualBox’s...
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Seamlessly running Windows 11 on a Mac has always been a hot topic among technology enthusiasts, especially as Apple shifts further into the world of ARM-based silicon with its M1, M2, and latest-series chips. For those entrenched in macOS for day-to-day computing, the occasional need for a...
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Apple’s switch from Intel to its in-house ARM-based silicon fundamentally reinvented what Macs were capable of, achieving leaps in performance and efficiency that the tech world had long speculated about—but it also kneecapped one of the Mac’s most cherished features for power users and business...
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For years, Mac users seeking to run Windows applications faced a straightforward, if sometimes pricey, pathway: Boot Camp during the Intel era, and Parallels virtual machines following Apple’s switch to its in-house ARM-based M-series processors. Parallels offers an impressively seamless...
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Parallels Desktop 20.3 introduces a suite of enhancements that significantly improve the virtualization experience for Mac users. This update focuses on bolstering x86 emulation, integrating OBS virtual camera support, enabling USB device functionality in macOS virtual machines (VMs), and...
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With the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, users can now enjoy VMware Fusion Pro 13 at no cost for personal use. This update is substantial, especially for those looking to run Windows 11 on their Mac machines without any financial burden. This guide will cover everything you need to...
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