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Parallels virtual machine software review

Polished Mac virtualization that still has to justify its price.

TechRadar · Jun 8

Can the MacBook Neo run Windows 11? Yes, but there's a huge catch

Thanks to Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo. However, should you even bother? We tried this ourselves to find out!

Tom’s Guide · Mar 27

Apple's cheap MacBook runs basic Windows 11 apps with great single-core performance — but Parallels struggles where it matters

The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Windows Central · Mar 20

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Exclusive: $599 MacBook Neo easily beats $1,119 Dell laptop on Windows 11 benchmarks - yes, macOS may well be the best platform ever for Microsoft's OS

Despite running a mobile CPU and Windows in a virtual machine, the MacBook laptop excelled in single-core CPU performance.

TechRadar · Mar 18

Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 the MacBook Air M5? The answer genuinely surprised me.

I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.

Windows Central · Mar 9

Nysterious Internet Speed Booster feature, 'an error', Parallels told us - but I'd wager that bandwidth-bonding could become a reality

Parallels Desktop 26 highlights include a new Internet Speed Booster, centralized policy enforcement, and disk management improvements for Mac and Windows users.

TechRadar · Aug 27, 2025

5 reasons it’s still important to consider Parallels for business

Run Windows on a Mac is a breeze with Parallels Desktop.

TechRadar · Apr 1, 2025

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Parallels adds x86 OS support for Apple Silicon — you can now run x86 Windows and Linux distros

Parallels Desktop introduces a new experimental feature that lets you install x86_64 operating systems on your Apple-silicon Mac.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 16, 2025

This software may finally kill Windows on desktops for good, and I think Apple should buy it now

Parallels Desktop 20.2 brings x86 emulation to Apple Silicon Macs, allowing developers and enterprises to run Intel-based virtual machines on M1 and M2 chips.

TechRadar · Jan 15, 2025

Using Windows 11 on your Mac? You no longer have to miss out on Apple Intelligence Writing Tools thanks to Parallels Desktop

You can use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in Windows 11 with Parallels Desktop.

TechRadar · Oct 31, 2024

Windows on Chromebooks is set for an early grave, but Windows apps on ChromeOS hold onto the mantle

Parallels for ChromeOS will reportedly be discontinued in the near future. Google has an alternative offering, but it's not the same as running a virtual desktop.

Windows Central · Oct 10, 2024

Chromebooks' Windows compatibility could be on the chopping block

Parallels Desktop, the Windows bridge for Chromebooks, might be going away.

Android Central · Oct 10, 2024

Parallels debuts AI virtual machine platform that bundles 14 tools including small language models — and promises faster performance on Windows and Linux

Parallels Desktop 20 introduces advanced AI features, including a secure AI-ready virtual machine. A new Enterprise Edition offers management tools and security updates, while compatibility with macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 ensures flexibility.

TechRadar · Oct 5, 2024

My 'dated' iPhone 13 won't get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft's only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks

Parallels Desktop 20 just shipped and is fully optimized for macOS Sequoia. When macOS Sequoia 15.1 is released, the platform will also add Apple Intelligence to Windows 11.

Windows Central · Sep 18, 2024

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TechRadar · Sep 12, 2024

Windows and macOS apps in perfect harmony on your Mac device? Parallels Desktop version 20 says yes

Parallels Desktop 20 lets Mac users run Windows apps effortlessly, with improved performance, full macOS Sequoia support, and AI integration.

TechRadar · Jul 25, 2024

Corel is giving Citrix users free licenses worth thousands of dollars in a bid to migrate them to Parallel RAS — Canadian developer highlights lesser complexity, single licensing model and lower costs

Corel is giving Citrix users free licenses worth thousands of dollars in a bid to migrate them to Parallel RAS.

Windows Central · Jan 19, 2024

Is the best Windows laptop an M3 MacBook Pro? It could be with Parallels Desktop.

Parallels Desktop 18 and 19 now support Apple's M3 processors. The app allows you to run Windows 11 on a device running macOS, giving you more options for professional and enterprise applications.

Windows Central · Aug 22, 2023

Parallels 19 promises the best experience for Windows 11 on a Mac

Alludo just released Parallels Desktop 19, which ships with a plethora of new features and improvements for using Windows on a Mac.

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iMore · Jun 9, 2023

How to install Windows 11 on a Mac

Use Parallels Desktop 18 on your Mac to run Windows 11 easily and efficiently. Here's how to install Windows 11 on Mac.

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