Parallels Desktop at Mac App Store analyse

Parallels Desktop® App Store Edition is a fast, easy, and powerful application for running Windows both on a Mac with Apple silicon chips and a Mac with Intel processors - all without rebooting.

NOTE: It is not recommended that existing Parallels Desktop for Mac users move to Parallels Desktop App Store Edition.

Parallels Desktop Installation Assistant helps you to get up and running in a few minutes. Powerful performance lets you run many Windows apps on your Mac, including games and CAD programs.

FEATURES:
- Download and install Windows 11 on your Mac in two clicks.
- Share Mac folders with Windows—including Desktop, Documents, and Downloads.
- Copy/paste formatted text and files between macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Drag and drop text, files, and images between macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Resize the window to get the desired Windows or Linux resolution.
- Enhanced desktop, video, and gaming experience with a higher refresh rate.
- 3D graphics acceleration up to DirectX® 11.1.
- Play Windows games with a Bluetooth controller right out of the box.
- Use Mac printers in Windows and Linux.
- Connect USB devices to Windows and Linux.
- And many more...

PRICING:
- Creating and editing virtual machine configurations is available for free.
- There is a fully functional 14-day introductory trial period to test Parallels Desktop for your needs.
- Running virtual machines requires an in-app purchase of an auto-renewable subscription (1 year). You can cancel at any time.

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS:
- On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most Windows, Linux, and macOS versions.
- On a Mac with an Apple silicon chip, you can run Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Linux, Debian GNU/Linux, Kali Linux, and CentOS Linux (all ARM-based versions).

NOTE: See the complete list of supported operating systems and system requirements at https://kb.parallels.com/123800

FEEDBACK
We want you to be delighted with Parallels Desktop. If you have any feedback, problems, or concerns, please get in touch with us at https://www.parallels.com/products/pdas/support/

Latest version Parallels Desktop: 1.9.0

Look and Feel
• Adds redesigned dialogs and alerts for easier interaction with the application;
• Adds a "Do not show again" checkbox to the warning dialog when reverting to a snapshot.

Windows on Mac
• Integration with Mac: Enables using your Mac’s Touch ID to log into your Windows 10 or Windows 11 virtual machine. Your Windows account credentials are securely stored in macOS Keychain, protected with Touch ID, and available only on this Mac.
• Graphics: Adds support for OpenGL up to version 4.1 in Windows, enabling you to run ArcGIS CityEngine 2023, Vectorworks Vision 2023, VariCAD, and more. This version also improves the performance of ArcGIS Pro software.
• Printing: On macOS Sonoma, Parallels Desktop 1.9.0 now uses an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) for printing from Windows that provides better compatibility with hardware-supported features.
• Keyboard: In Microsoft Edge, Command+W now closes a tab instead of quitting the application.

Linux
• Adds support for several newest Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 22.04.2, Fedora 38, Debian 12, CentOS 9, and more;
• Enables installing and running the Arm version of CentOS 9 Stream on Mac computers with Apple Silicon.


What was removed from Parallels Desktop 1.9.0:
According to the statistics from the users who participate in the Parallels Customer Experience program, some product features are rarely used or not at all. We have decided to either stop supporting and remove them from Parallels Desktop or focus on frequently used features and further enhancements.

• macOS 10.14, 10.15, and 11 (as primary OS) will not be able to run Parallels Desktop 1.9.0. As a user, you can still use previous versions of Parallels Desktop on these macOS systems;
• On Mac computers with Intel processors, older Windows OS versions (2000, XP, Vista, 8, and 8.1) are no longer supported. As a user, you can still install or use them, but they are no longer maintained. Parallels recommends upgrading to the latest versions;
• The “Print to PDF (Mac Desktop)” printing option is no longer available. Use Microsoft’s "Print to PDF" instead;

Apps Changes History:

• 6 months ago: New App Version 1.8.2 ☛ 1.9.0