Mac Virtualization
The latest Mac Virtualization coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Parallels Desktop 26 Review: Enterprise Windows Virtualization for Apple Silicon Macs
Parallels Desktop 26 has arrived as a deliberately pragmatic update focused on compatibility, enterprise readiness, and ensuring Mac-first organizations can continue running Windows workloads without...
Running Windows on Apple Silicon Macs in 2025: Complete Guide
The landscape of running Windows on Mac hardware has undergone a seismic shift since Apple's transition from Intel processors to its custom Apple Silicon chips. What was once a straightforward...
Running macOS on Windows via VirtualBox: Legal Risks, Technical Challenges & Better Alternatives
The allure of running macOS on a Windows PC is undeniable—access to exclusive Apple software, testing apps across platforms, or simply satisfying curiosity. While technically possible through...
Parallels Desktop 26 adds macOS Tahoe support and enterprise policy controls.
Parallels Desktop 26 lands just as Apple pivots to a year-based naming scheme for macOS and Microsoft pushes Windows 11 version 25H2 toward general availability—bringing explicit macOS Tahoe...
Apple’s Xcode Lock-In No Longer Absolute as xtool and Cloud Macs Open Doors for Windows Developers
Apple’s Xcode integrated development environment has been the exclusive gatekeeper of iOS app creation for over a decade, running only on macOS. But the times are changing. Today, Windows-based...
Parallels Desktop Now Runs x86 Windows on Apple Silicon — But Should You Rely on It?
Parallels Desktop has just delivered a feature users have been waiting for since the M1 debut: x86_64 emulation that allows Intel-based Windows 11 and legacy x86 applications to run on Apple Silicon...
VirtualBox on Apple Silicon: The Ultimate Guide to ARM Virtualization in 2025
The arrival of Apple Silicon marked a seismic shift in Mac virtualization, leaving many users wondering about the future of VirtualBox on ARM-based systems. As we enter 2025, Oracle's virtualization...
Run Windows 11 Seamlessly on Mac for Free with VMware Fusion: A Comprehensive Guide to Cross-Platform Virtualization
Introduction Seamlessly running Windows 11 on a Mac has become an essential topic for many technology enthusiasts, especially as Apple's transition to ARM-based silicon with M1, M2, and the latest...
Parallels Dominates as Virtualization Becomes Standard for Windows on Apple Silicon Macs
Introduction Apple's transition from Intel's x86 architecture to Apple Silicon's ARM-based chips marked a watershed moment in the computing landscape. While radically enhancing Macs' performance and...
Comparing UTM and Parallels: Free vs. Paid Windows Virtualization on Mac
Running Windows applications on a Mac has traditionally been facilitated by solutions like Boot Camp and Parallels Desktop. With Apple's transition to ARM-based M1 and M2 chips, Parallels Desktop has...
Parallels Desktop 20.3 brings OBS virtual camera and Touch ID to Mac VMs
Introduction Parallels Desktop has long been a cornerstone for Mac users seeking to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems seamlessly. The release of Parallels Desktop 20.3 introduces a...
VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use on Mac after Broadcom acquisition.
Introduction The virtualization landscape for Mac users has undergone a significant transformation. With Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the company has made VMware Fusion Pro 13 available for free...