The purpose of a virtual machine is to enable the users to run an additional operating system on a desktop computer in an app window. The most significant updates in Parallels Desktop This means that programmers can now enjoy low-level and low-overhead access to GPU hardware for apps on several different operating system s.
This is one of the most widely appreciated features of the software in most Parallels for Mac reviews shared by users on various platforms.
While Parallels is essentially used to run Windows applications on Macintosh computers, it also allows the use of several macOS features in the virtual machine to enhance user experience. Parallels Desktop 16 comes with the support for Sidecar and Apple Pencil features.
This means you can now use your iPad as the second screen as well as use Apple Pencil when working with Windows apps through Parallels. The Parallels software now also allows you to send data from Boot Camp to Parallels desktop. All you need to do to use Parallels desktop on your device with Boot Camp is to shift your virtual machine from Boot Camp to Parallels. Parallels Desktop for Mac offers three screen options to enable users to work comfortably. These include:.
The process of file transfer from your Mac device to the guest operating system is incredibly simple. As the name suggests, the swipe gesture allows you to switch between Windows and macOS with a simple swipe, without the need to reboot your computer.
To make sure that users can easily access their favorite apps and features while working on a virtual machine , Parallels has come up as a unique and highly convenient feature. It allows you to launch apps, files, or folders in Windows from the dock on your Mac desktop.
This is another feature that stood out while we were doing our Parallels review. In addition to this, the new Parallels Desktop also allows you to open Office documents in Safari in their native Office application. Users can send emails with Windows email app from their Mac device. To make the process even easier, the Parallels software for Mac has added the feature in the Share menu in Mac Finder.
To use this feature, choose the file that you want to send via email using the Finder. Right-click on the file and select share. This feature is particularly great for inter-office transfer of data, as most companies use Microsoft Outlook for internal emails. Parallels even supports some IoT devices , like smart bands and smart home appliances. All the devices that you connect to your computer system through Parallels will be displayed and can be accessed and controlled on both the operating system s that you are using.
Parallels on Mac allows the users to use the same cloud storage space for both Mac and Windows operating system s. Another valuable feature of Parallels Desktop for Mac is that it also keeps your virtual machine safe along with your Mac device. The software uses encryption to keep your data on the virtual operating system protected from potential hackers. This feature is highly useful for professionals who are usually on the go.
However, the remote access feature is only available with yearly subscription plans of Parallels Desktop. Parallels offers more than 30 additional tools for simplifying tasks. One of the key improvements that Parallels, Inc. And after the release of 14 versions and our Parallels review of the latest one, it can be easily said that the company lives up to its claim.
With this innovative step, Parallels, Inc. The Metal API feature also allows users with less powerful models of Mac computers to use an external GPU for improving the graphic performance of a Windows virtual operating system. On the Cinebench R15 rendering test, the Windows version of the software scored 85fps, whereas the native Mac version scored fps. With all these powerful features, Parallels for Mac , as expected, consumes battery quite fast.
However, the Parallels application comes with a Travel Mode option, allowing you to extend the battery life of your device when you do not have access to a power source. You need to have at least MB of space on the local hard drive for the Parallels Desktop installation.
But where the M1 flavor of Parallels lags way behind its Intel counterpart is in the number of operating systems that can run on it. One of the best new features for both Intel and M1 installations is the ability to drag and drop selected text or images from the host to the guest computer, and vice versa.
Who knew? Parallels also has simplified the setup process for choosing the amount of memory a virtual machine used, or how many processor cores, it now can adjust those with an Automatic Resource Manager. You can still go in and set these parameters manually, but Parallels handles it smoothly.
In previous versions, Windows took over the desktop while system actions — such as doing Windows updates, shutting down, etc.. For users of Intel-based Macs, version 17 is worth it for performance enhancements and the ability to run on macOS Monterey and the ability to run that OS as a virtual machine. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. Nov 10, , pm EST.
Nov 10, , am EST. For example, you can share desktop shortcuts and folders across Windows and macOS, copy and paste between the two OSes, or launch Windows applications from the Mac Touch Bar. You get plenty of control over the resources your virtual machine is allowed to use too.
Some issues remain though. Parallels specifically mentions Fallout 4 as one of the games that benefits from the new DirectX 11 support.
Not yet anyway. There are other virtualization options too. VMware Fusion is a popular choice for IT professionals.
VirtualBox is free though Windows will still cost you , but requires more time and effort to get up and running, and more technical know-how once you are. When you just need occasional access to one app or just need to switch to Windows for a few minutes at a time, rebooting can get very frustrating very quickly.
Ultimately Parallels is easier, smarter, more convenient, and faster than ever. I move to VirtualBox with no regrets, but fortunately my need to use Windows is infrequent and becoming rarer year by year.
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