The Business Edition, however, adds valuable enhancements developed to better support Windows on Macs in remote workgroups. They can also use the enhanced plug-in for Visual Studio to analyze application performance. Software developers will want to use the network conditioner tools to help them set up their network in the Pro edition. Significant enhancements for business and pro users

This support should extend to Stage Manager on the Mac, so you’ll see your virtual Windows or Linux environment(s) appear in the left-hand view when using Coherence mode. Additional improvements include macOS Ventura support, improved compatibility with x86 applications (including important applications such as AutoCAD) and improved USB 3.0 support for video devices. The company promises macOS Ventura support from day one. The company also says 99.99% of existing Intel-based PC applications will run happily on Apple Silicon macs using Parallels. It continues to be possible to argue that Windows run in Parallels on a Mac may be faster than on a PC, and no doubt someone will be testing just that. When run on an M1 Ultra chip such as inside the Mac Studio you’ll experience up to 96% faster performance than you got with Parallels Desktop 17. It’s all about performance of Windows in Parallels. It claims that it’s now possible to run more than 200,000 Windows apps and games on your Mac it has made the software compatible with Apple’s Pro Motion display and (for gamers) made it possible to run Windows games with a connected game controller. The Corel-owned software company has made significant improvements in performance.

What has improved in Parallels Desktop 18? When used in Coherence mode, you get the added thrill of no longer needing to even think about which OS is running the software you use. This does exactly what it promises to do, making it possible to quickly install and run various operating systems on your Mac.

Parallels 17 mac m1