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Parallels Desktop 27 is now available with full support for macOS 27 Golden Gate, a new graphics driver for demanding Windows applications, faster AI processing in Linux virtual machines on supported Macs, and improvements to SSO for enterprise teams.

Find out whether your Windows app or game will work with CrossOver before you buy. Learn how to use the Compatibility Database, identify common issues, and know when a full Windows virtual machine is the better choice.

Learn how to use Parallels Desktop on Mac to run Microsoft Access, enable full macro support, and share files between macOS and Windows.

Microsoft Visio has no native Mac desktop app. Learn how to run Windows Visio with Parallels Desktop, use Visio for the web, or compare Mac alternatives.

Already own a Mac? Compare the real cost of Parallels Desktop with buying a Windows PC. See year-one pricing, Windows licensing costs, long-term value, and when a dedicated PC still makes sense.

Play Roblox on Mac in 2026—native install steps for M-series, performance tips, and how Parallels Desktop unlocks Windows-only features.

Thanks for visiting Parallels Desktop at MacAdmins 2026. Watch our session, hear from SHI and Mac Business Solutions, and start your free Parallels Desktop Enterprise trial.

Learn how to verify Microsoft authorization, Windows licensing, activation, and enterprise compliance when running Windows in a virtual machine on a Mac.

CrossOver 27 no longer supports Intel Macs. Learn what changed, how it affects Windows app compatibility, and why Parallels Desktop remains an option for Intel and Apple silicon Macs.

Explore what’s new in Parallels Desktop 26.4 for Enterprise, including secure golden image provisioning, improved Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID deployment, activation visibility for IT admins, and enhanced reliability for Windows and Linux virtual machines.