Parallels Desktop 17 is suitable for Apple and Intel chips and runs Windows 11
The new version of Parallels Desktop 17 virtualization software for running Windows applications on the Mac supports the Apple M1 soc and Intel chips. The software supports macOS 12 Monterey and Windows 11.
The new version from Parallels Desktop has been released. With the virtualization software, Windows can be run on Apple computers. The new version works on both the Apple M1 soc and Intel chips and promises to be a lot faster than the previous version.
For example, the software must be up to seven times faster in OpenGL tasks. On a Mac with M1 chip, Parallels promises to start Windows 10 on Arm Insider Preview up to 33 percent faster and up to 20 percent faster write performance when using Windows 10 on Arm Insider Preview. DirectX 11 should also work better. On Macs with an Intel CPU, 2D graphics in Windows should run up to 28 percent faster than Parallels Desktop 16.
Parallels Desktop 17 supports both host and guest operating system Apple’s macOS12 Monterey and it also supports Linux and Windows 11. The preview of Windows 11 can be run in Desktop 17. The only limitation is that M1 users are limited to running the Windows on Arm version.
The new version of the software also comes with a number of software improvements compared to its predecessor. Among other things, the software has a new display driver for a better gaming experience on Windows. Desktop 17 also recognizes the battery percentage of the Mac in Windows and automatically switches to energy saving mode when the battery is low.
Parallels Desktop 17 includes a virtual TPM chip that enables BitLocker and Secure Boot in Windows 10 and 11. Parallels has also improved Coherence mode, allowing users to view all Windows shutdown, update, and logon screens in one window can be displayed. That window can then be minimized. Also, users can drag and drop any text or images between Mac and Windows applications. Parallels also promises better support for USB devices and improved disk space management, especially in virtual machines.
Parallels has developed a special version of the Mac Pro software for developers and IT specialists. That version allows creating a virtual machine from a linked clone and has an improved Visual Studio plug-in.
Parallels Desktop 17 is available in three versions. A new subscription of the standard edition costs 80 euros per year, a one-time purchase costs 100 euros. An upgrade to the new edition costs 50 euros. Parallel Desktop for the Mac Pro costs $100 per year or $50 per year as an upgrade from the standard edition. The business version of Parallels Desktop 17 costs 100 euros per year.