x86 emulation

If you've ever looked longingly at the sleek power of an Apple Silicon Mac and wondered if you could run your favorite x86 operating systems like Windows 11 or legacy Linux distributions on this hardware, buckle up—because it’s finally possible. Well, sort of. While it's not exactly the...

If you're a Mac user who has struggled with compatibility in a post-Intel world, Parallels might just have something special for you: starting with Parallels Desktop 20.2, x86 emulation support for Apple Silicon Macs is here. It’s a significant leap forward in the virtualization space, enabling...

Alright, Windows enthusiasts, gadget lovers, and Mac's cross-platform aficionados—it's a big day in the world of virtualization, with news that rides the bittersweet spectrum of innovation. Parallels Desktop has taken a bold and much-requested step forward, offering support for x86 operating...

The sandboxed realms of Windows and Linux operating systems have long thrived on robust virtualization solutions. Among these is Parallels Desktop, a stalwart in the virtualization market for Mac users. Now, enthusiasts and developers alike, rejoice! Parallels Desktop has taken a monumental...

For Mac aficionados who also need to dip their digital toes into Windows or Linux, Parallels Desktop has long been the go-to choice for virtual machines (VMs). The latest major update, version 20.2, brings features users have been clamoring for, particularly in the Apple Silicon universe. This...

Enhancements to x86 Emulation The spotlight of this Insider build is a feature update to Prism, Microsoft's emulation technology. This update equips the x86 emulator on Windows for ARM with several new x86 CPU instruction set extensions, including more advanced features like AVX, AVX2, BMI, FMA...

Today is an exciting day for Windows 10 on ARM. With the official release of Visual Studio 15.9, developers now have the officially supported SDK and tools for creating 64-bit ARM (ARM64) apps. In addition, the Microsoft Store is now officially accepting submissions for apps built for the ARM64...