And Apple is Very keen on its MacOS software running only on Macs, there are many options to do the opposite window on Apple computers. If you are a developer, or you need to access both Windows and Mac applications, or just want the flexibility of both operating systems, it is not difficult to set up with the right tools.
The option we’re introducing here is the Parallels desktop for Mac. Of course, this is not your cheapest option, but it is fully authorized and legal, and reliable, direct, and backed up with regular updates and customer support. We think this is one of the things worth investing in.
getting Started
David Nield
To get up and running, you only need a Mac with an Internet connection. There are a few minimum requirements, but for the most part, you need to make sure you have at least 4 GB of RAM and that Windows installations have at least 16 GB of free – Parallels itself is 600MB.
Head to the Parallels website and you will see that you can try Parallels Desktop for Mac for 14 days for free. If you do decide that you are worth paying, a standard subscription that suits most individuals (rather than businesses) will get you back $100 a year.
Please follow this link to download the software and install it on MacOS and you will do it through the setup process. Along the way, you will be prompted to download and install Windows 11, which is a big download: Click Install Windows The button starts the process.
Parallels sets up a virtual machine on a Mac and then installs Windows in it – you actually install the operating system as an application, not the base layer, so once it is closed (or installed), Windows will disappear. Virtualization software like this can cause performance issues and sluggishness, but thanks to the similarities minimize these issues.
