Parallels Blog

A look back at JNUC 2026 and how Parallels Desktop for Enterprise helps IT teams deliver Windows applications to Mac users while keeping IT in control.

Discover the new Parallels Desktop Partner Program, with training, NFR licenses, support, and resources for partners selling Parallels Desktop.

CrossOver can't run every Windows app on a Mac. See where compatibility breaks down, what to check on Apple silicon, and when a full Windows VM makes sense.

VMware Fusion is free in 2026, but community reports flag no announced macOS 27 Golden Gate support. See what that means for running Windows on Mac.

UTM runs Windows 11 on Apple silicon for free. Compare setup, graphics, Mac integration, VMware Fusion, VirtualBox, and when Parallels is a better fit.

Explore what’s new in the Parallels RAS 22 Technical Preview, including device posture checks, SMB file access, Mac improvements, AVD Hybrid, and more.

Apple Silicon vs. Intel Macs compared: performance, battery, app and Windows compatibility, plus how to tell which chip your Mac has.

Apple M5 chip specs, how much RAM to give a Windows VM, and real-world virtualization performance on M5 Macs.

Compare Parallels Desktop vs. UTM for Mac. See why users pick paid performance, gaming, and 1-click setup over free open-source QEMU. Start a free trial.

Visual Studio for Mac was retired in August 2024. Run the Windows version of Visual Studio on your Mac with a Parallels Desktop virtual machine. Free 14-day trial.