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Parallels Desktop 19.3 Agen Schmitz 2 comments

Parallels Desktop 19.3

Fixes a bug that prevented the virtualization software from launching on Macs with Apple silicon. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)

Parallels Desktop 19.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 19.2

Brings speed improvements to virtual machine cloning. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)

Parallels Desktop 19.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 19.1

Maintenance release for the recently upgraded virtualization software. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)

Parallels Desktop 18.3 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 18.3

Brings improvements and stability updates to the virtualization software. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update, macOS 10.14.6+)

Parallels Desktop 18.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 18.2

Maintenance release for the virtualization software. ($99.99 standard edition, free update, macOS 10.14.6+)

Adam Engst 16 comments

Microsoft Authorizes Parallels Desktop for Windows Virtualization on M-Series Macs

Microsoft has officially blessed Parallels Desktop as a way to run Windows 11 on Arm on Macs with Apple silicon. Can support for VMware Fusion be far behind?

Parallels Desktop 18.1 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

Parallels Desktop 18.1

Virtualization app fixes a few bugs when running under macOS 13 Ventura. ($99.99 standard edition, free update, 321.2 MB, macOS 10.14.6+)

Parallels Desktop 18 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

Parallels Desktop 18

Major upgrade for the popular virtualization software brings support for macOS 13 Ventura and improved compatibility with Windows 11 on ARM. ($99.99 standard edition, 331.7 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Parallels Desktop 17.1.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 17.1.1

Makes it easier to download and install Windows 11 on an M1-based Mac. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, free update, 318 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Adam Engst 14 comments

LittleBITS: Crab Fit, Insta360 GO 2, myCharge MAG-LOCK, Windows on M1 Macs

Frustrated by wanting to write about various topics that are either too big or too small (or too something) for a full article, Adam Engst resorts to sharing some short stories that may be enlightening, enjoyable, or just allow him to close a loop in his head.

Parallels Desktop 17.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 17.1

Adds full support for macOS 12 Monterey and addresses overall stability and security issues. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, 309 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Parallels Desktop 17.0.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Parallels Desktop 17.0.1

Maintenance release improves compatibility with Windows 11. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, 311 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Parallels Desktop 17 Agen Schmitz 2 comments

Parallels Desktop 17

Major upgrade for the popular virtualization software brings speed enhancements and support for macOS 12 Monterey and M1-based Macs. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, 311 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Parallels Desktop 16.5 Agen Schmitz 6 comments

Parallels Desktop 16.5

Brings full native support for M1-based Macs. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, 1.4 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

Parallels Desktop 16.0.1 Agen Schmitz 2 comments

Parallels Desktop 16.0.1

Major upgrade for the popular virtualization software brings speed enhancements and support for macOS 11 Big Sur. ($79.99 annual subscription for standard edition or $99.99 perpetual license, 199 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)