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MacBook Neo runs Windows 11 apps better than Windows laptops, says Parallels

Taras Buria — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:16:01 +0000

MacBook Neo's weakest spot is undoubtedly its puny amount of RAM, but despite that, it should still run Windows 11 just fine, and even outperform some PCs, says Parallels. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 26 is out with Windows 11 25H2 and macOS 26 support

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 version 25H2 is getting closer, and Parallels Desktop 26 is already here with support for the next Windows 11 release and macOS 26 Tahoe. Read more...

Parallels brings Apple Intelligence features to Windows

Taras Buria — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:32:01 +0000

With the latest Parallels Desktop update, you can access Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in Windows 10 and 11. Read more...

Windows 11 gets up to 80% performance and app compatibility boost in Parallels Desktop 20

Sayan Sen — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:16:01 +0000

A performance uplift of up to 80% is being promised by the latest major Parallels Desktop update on Windows 11 version, 24H2. App compatibility has also got a boost. Read more...

Microsoft restores some of its previously removed free Windows 11 virtual machines

Taras Buria — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:18:01 +0000

The recently updated Windows 11 virtual machines from Microsoft are now again available for VMware users. Microsoft resolved unknown technical issues, but the variant or Parallels is still missing. Read more...

Parallels updates its Desktop virtualization software with improved Windows 11 support

Taras Buria — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:20:01 +0000

Parallels has released a new version of its virtualization software for Mac. Parallels Desktop 19.4.0 is now available for download with improved Windows 11 support and various fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases new free Windows 11 virtual machines with March 2024 updates

Taras Buria — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new set of free Windows 11 virtual machines. Version 2403 is now available for download in four different configurations for various virtualization software. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 19 gets TouchID support for Windows 10 and 11, macOS Sonoma compatibility

Taras Buria — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:28:02 +0000

Parallels has released a feature update for its Parallels Desktop virtualization software. The latest release introduces TouchID support for Windows 10 and 11, compatibility with macOS Sonoma, more. Read more...

Microsoft releases free Windows 11 virtual machines with the Moment 3 update

Taras Buria — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:16:01 +0000

Microsoft's official free Windows 11 virtual machines have been updated to version 2306. The latest version contains various development tools and the most recent Windows 11 "Moment 3" update. Read more...

Microsoft's new free Windows 11 virtual machines are now available for download

Taras Buria — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:00:01 +0000

Another month—another update for the Windows 11 Development Environment, also known as free Windows 11 virtual machines. Version 2305, with the latest updates, is now available for download. Read more...

Microsoft releases new free Windows 11 evaluation virtual machines

Taras Buria — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:16:01 +0000

If you need a free virtual machine to test Windows 11 or its development tools, grab the latest version from the official website. Version 2304 is now available for free use until July 18, 2023. Read more...

You can now test Windows 11 Moment 2 update using Microsoft's free virtual machines

Taras Buria — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:22:01 +0000

You can now test Windows 11's latest feature update without purchasing a license for the operating system. Microsoft has updated its official virtual machines available for a free evaluation. Read more...

Microsoft updates free Windows 11 evaluation virtual machines, now come with version 22H2

Taras Buria — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:54:01 +0000

Developers and regular customers can download Microsoft's updated free Windows 11 virtual machines. The latest version is available for use without activation until April 12, 2023. Read more...

Microsoft updates its free Windows 11 virtual machines

Taras Buria — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its free Windows 11 virtual machines once again. The latest 2212 releases are now available for download in four virtualization flavors from the official Microsoft website. Read more...

Microsoft releases free Windows 11 22H2 virtual machines

Taras Buria — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:02:02 +0000

Every now and then, Microsoft updates its Windows virtual machines that provide free access to the company's developer tools. Now you can download the latest release based on Windows 11 22H2. Read more...

Microsoft updates free Windows 11 virtual machines

Taras Buria — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:34:02 +0000

Microsoft has updated its free developer-friendly Windows 11 virtual machines. You can download them from the official website to check out Windows 11 and various developer tools from Microsoft. Read more...

Developers can now download a Windows 11 Enterprise virtual machine from Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has made available a virtual machine running Windows 11 Enterprise for development and evaluation use-cases. Four options are available depending upon which virtualization software you use. Read more...

Latest update to Parallels Desktop brings full support for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:56:01 +0000

Parallels Desktop 17.1 is bringing full support for running virtualized Windows 11 and macOS Monterey. There's no need to manually switch on support for TPM, as opposed to the previous version of it. Read more...

Microsoft: Running Windows 11 on M1 Macs is not a supported scenario

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that running Windows 11 on M1 Macs using virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop is not supported. So if you run into an issue, Microsoft's isn't responsible. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 17 lets you officially run Windows 11 on your Mac

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:54:01 +0000

Parallels Desktop 17 now allows users to run Windows 11 on their Mac officially. The new app has support for both Intel and M1 Macs and can also run Windows 11 preview if you can't wait! Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:46:02 +0000

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Parallels for Chrome OS now supports AMD processors and video chat software

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:54:01 +0000

Today, Parallels has announced that Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS now lets you run Windows 10 on Chromebooks with AMD CPUs. It also added support for webcam and microphone routing. Read more...

Parallels Desktop adds native support for Apple M1 Macs

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:47:02 +0000

Parallels has officially released version 16.5 of its Parallels Desktop virtualization software, bringing native support for Apple Silicon Macs, making it faster and more power-efficient. Read more...

Parallels Desktop lets you run Windows on Chrome OS starting today

Rich Woods — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:00:04 +0000

Today, Parallels announced that through its partnership with Google, Chromebook Enterprise users can start using its virtualization software to run Windows on Chrome OS PCs. It's available now. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac improves performance and adds macOS 11 Big Sur support

Abhay V — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:02:01 +0000

Parallels has released version 16 of its Parallels Desktop virtualization software for Macs. It brings major performance improvements, better support for OpenGL and DirectX 11 apps, and more. Read more...

Windows apps are coming to Chrome OS via Parallels this fall, no internet required

Rich Woods — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:48:01 +0000

While Google teased Parallels coming to Chrome OS this fall earlier this year, Parallels expanded on the announcement today, saying that you won't need an internet connection for it to work. Read more...

Google and Parallels partner to bring Windows desktop applications to Chrome OS

Abhay V — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:48:01 +0000

Google and Parallels have announced that the two companies will bring Windows desktop apps to ChromeOS this fall. The virtualization technology will be natively built for running apps like Office. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac introduces support for the TouchBar among other improvements

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:46:01 +0000

Among a slew of improvements to compatibility and performance, Parallels announced that its popular virtualization software for macOS will now include support for Apple TouchBar and TouchID. Read more...

Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac adds Start menu and windowed apps to Windows 8

John Callaham — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:40:35 +0000

Parallels has announced Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac, which lets Windows 8 run on Mac OS X machines. This new version adds their Start menu to the Windows 8 desktop, along with Modern apps in a window. Read more...

Parallels Access gives the iPad a new way to remotely use Mac and Windows apps

John Callaham — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:40:36 +0000

Parallels has launched a new iPad app, Parallels Access, that not only lets owners of the iOS tablet remote access to their Mac and Windows PCs but also tries to make them look and act like iOS apps. Read more...

Parallels Mobile virtualization software headed to Windows 8/Windows Phone 8

Andy Weir — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:44:39 +0000

The company behind Parallels - which, among other things, allows Mac and iOS users to run Windows applications - is planning to bring its popular software to Windows Phones, tablets and PCs. Read more...

Virtualizing Windows may violate your license requirements

Tzvi Friedman — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:10:41 +0000

Parallels, a nifty piece of software that puts simple OS virtualization into the hands of the average desktop user, released a product dedicated to helping people upgrade from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7.... Read more...

Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:29:11 +0000

Parallels the maker of Parallels Desktop the popular desktop virtualization software for Mac OS X has announced the availability of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac OS X. Parallels Desktop 5 allows users to run Windows,... Read more...

Parallels 3.0 for Mac to feature 3D GPU emulation

Michael Stanclift — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:37:01 +0000

Parallels has announced version 3.0 of its popular Mac virtualization package, offering long-anticipated emulation of 3D accelerated GPUs, allowing high-end Windows games to run in virtualization. The company said it was just weeks away from... Read more...

PowerUser.TV e46: Parallels, PS3 Pre-Order and More!

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:07:44 +0000

Kristin talks about her trip to San Francisco for a Windows Vista Marketing Day and discusses Vista Beta 2 features that were exhibited. Speaking of Microsoft, Bill Gates announces his departure from The Vole in... Read more...