open-source virtualization

  1. VirtualBox 7.2 ARM-first: Windows 11 on ARM and Linux kernel 6.16/6.17 support

    Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2 marks a decisive, architecture-focused expansion of the open-source hypervisor: the 7.2 cycle brings explicit Windows 11 on ARM host and guest support, fresh compatibility work for modern Linux kernels (notably initial support for the 6.16/6.17 series), UI and usability...
  2. VirtualBox on Apple Silicon: The New Era of Mac Virtualization (2025 Update)

    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...
  3. Run Windows 11 Seamlessly on Mac for Free with VMware Fusion

    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...
  4. UTM vs. Parallels on Mac: The Free, Open-Source Windows Virtualization Solution

    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...
  5. Running Windows 10 in VirtualBox: Risks, Legality, and Best Practices

    For many users around the world, running Windows 10 in a virtual environment remains an essential part of testing software, isolating environments, or maintaining compatibility for legacy applications. Virtualization platforms like VirtualBox have made this process accessible, even for those...