#PARALLELS DESKTOP 13 FOR PC WINDOWS 10#
If you’re setting up a Windows 10 instance, Parallels will pull down a copy of the operating system right then-and-there from Microsoft directly. You simply launch Parallels, select what operating system you want your virtual machine to run on, and where the software is pulling that from. Read more Parallels 15 lets you turn an iPad into a Surface tablet Installation, setup and configuration have all been simplified into what feels like no more than a half dozen clicks. After spending even a little bit of time with Parallels 13, we believe them. Parallels say they worked closely with Microsoft in order to make setting up a Windows-based virtual machine on a Mac as easy-as-possible. Meanwhile, the Business edition comes designed for easy deployment and user management.Īs neatly summarized by Parallels’ president Jack Zubarev, “ delivers our best-ever Windows on Mac performance, plus innovative and useful new features and tools to help users get more done quickly and efficiently.” The Reality The former is more developer-focused, allowing for developers to create super-powerful virtual machines (of up to 32 cores and 128GB) as well as easily juggle between multiple OS’ with greater ease. Parallels are offering Pro and Business editions of the package, which both come bundled with their the company’s Toolbox app suite. Parallels also claim it offers up to double the speed found in its predecessor when it comes to handling external Thunderbolt SSD drives and 47% faster speeds when it comes to working with Windows files on a Mac.