Parallels Desktop empowers Mac users to harness the power of advanced data analytics and visualization in their preferred environment. Run Power BI on Mac and seamlessly integrate its full functionality into your workflow.
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While Power BI on Mac offers a comparable user experience minus certain features, the Windows version may offer superior performance and stability. Parallels Desktop provides optimal performance and stability, providing Mac users with a seamless Power BI experience.
While both versions of Power BI support custom visuals, differences in availability and performance may arise between platforms. By using Parallels Desktop to run Power BI on Mac, you can ensure seamless access to a wide range of advanced customization capabilities like themes as well as shaping and modeling, enabling you to visualize your data without compromise.
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Get started with Parallels Desktop and start maximizing the potential of your Mac to run Power BI and more.
Download and install Parallels Desktop on your Mac.
Once installed, set up a new virtual machine and install Windows.
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After installing Windows, you can install and run Power BI plus your favorite Windows apps and software, right from your Mac.
Yes, Power BI is available on Mac using Parallels Desktop Pro Edition. It allows users to run Windows applications like Power BI alongside macOS apps seamlessly.
Yes, you can run Power BI Desktop on a Mac using Parallels Desktop Pro Edition. Parallels Desktop Pro allows you to seamlessly run Windows applications like Power BI, alongside macOS. Parallels Desktop Pro enables you to run Power BI on Macs with Apple silicon, including M1, M2, and M3 Macs. See our Knowledge Base community to learn more.
Power BI performs well with Parallels Desktop Pro Edition, provided your Mac meets the system requirements for running Parallels Desktop and Windows. Parallels Desktop Pro is optimized for performance, ensuring a smooth experience when running Power BI and other Windows applications.
Yes, you can access the full feature set of the desktop version of Power BI on a Mac using Parallels Desktop Pro. Parallels Desktop Pro provides full functionality for running Windows applications, allowing you to leverage all the features of Power BI without compromise.
Yes, Parallels Desktop is easy to set up for running Power BI on a Mac. Simply install Parallels Desktop, set up a virtual machine with Windows, and then install Power BI Desktop within the virtual machine. Parallels Desktop provides step-by-step guidance to help you through the setup process.
Yes, you can run other Windows applications alongside Power BI on Parallels Desktop. Parallels Desktop allows you to run multiple Windows applications simultaneously within your virtual machine, providing you with the flexibility to use other software alongside Power BI.
Some key data connectors or integrations that are not offered in the Mac or web versions of Power BI include:
Yes, you can collaborate with Windows users while using Power BI on Parallels Desktop. Power BI files created on a Mac are fully compatible with those created on a Windows PC, allowing for seamless collaboration across platforms.
Yes, technical support is available for Power BI and Parallels Desktop integration. Both Microsoft and Parallels offer comprehensive support resources, including documentation, forums, and customer support channels, to assist users with any questions or issues they may encounter.
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