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  1. W

    Old software and VM

    I have an M1 Mac Mini 16 GB / 2 TB. I also have some old software on old iMacs. I was wondering if I could use a virtual machine, like Parallels, to run an older MacOS to access old, EOL'd software. If so, how much would a setup on my Mac Mini cost? How old can the older MacOS be and still run...
  2. S

    Running windows through Parallels Powerapps

    Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a high-end MacBook Pro for my accounting business. Most of the applications I use run directly in a web browser, so there's no significant difference between Mac and Windows for those. However, I also plan to use PowerApps, particularly Power BI, from time to...
  3. G

    Sequoia as Virtual Machine on Intel (Fusion or Parallels).

    What progress are others making to get Sequoia running as a VM? I have a Sequoia supported Intel host (iMac 2019) running macOS 14.5 and VMware Fusion 13.5.2 (latest). But I am interested in Parallels as well. I can create Sequoia ISO, create new VM (tell Fusion it macOS 14), boot from the ISO...
  4. Edgecrusherr

    Parallels vs VMware Fusion (can we save money?)

    Intro So, with VMware Fusion Pro now being free, I wanted to do some testing to see if I can make the switch from Parallels, and save myself from having to renew my Parallels at the end of next month. I've been running Parallels on Appel Silicon since 2021, and VMware Fusion Player on Apple...
  5. M

    M2 max parallels and tiktok live studio

    Hi all I know this might seem a bit basic but I am a streamer looking to buy a M2 or M3 laptop as I am in need of a quiet powerful laptop. I can't seem to be able to find out if tiktok live studio works through parallels? I have seen some videos online of people being able to start the program...
  6. applCore

    Parallels 19 - what's new and what's missing *technically* (no marketing speak)?

    All of the information and articles I've seen so far have been bereft technical details as to what is new and what is missing. It's all marketing speak garbage so far. I have seen that the following are lacking: macOS 10.14, 10.15, and 11 will not run Parallels Desktop 19. Older Windows OS...
    • applCore
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    • parallels parallels 19
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  7. fibsh

    Main Display Lagging while Recording

    Hello, I have searched vastly looking for a solution, asked ChatGPT, and have checked what felt like every corner of the web for two hours. Whenever I record or stream on OBS Studio, I have it opened on my second monitor (Sceptre, 1080p, 60Hz), and usually use my main monitor (LG Brand TV, 60...
    • fibsh
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    • display gaming lagging mac mini m1 monitors obs obs studio parallels recording
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
  8. fb3993

    Parallels Desktop gaming performance?

    How is gaming performance on a Macbook Pro with a 16-core M1 Pro running Windows through Parallels Desktop? I want to upgrade my old Macbook where I was doing some games on Bootcamp, but it is no longer an option with M1.
    • fb3993
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    • gaming on m1 macbook 14" parallels
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. snak-atak

    I’m keeping my 2019 Intel MacBook Pro… FOREVER!!

    Yep, that’s right. I’ve purchased my fair share of Macs for myself and my family over the last 10 years And have been very happy with every purchase. Every machine has lasted for at least 5 years, most longer than that before trading them in for newer models. And in the last 2 years I started...
    • snak-atak
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    • elgato intel intel 9th generation mac studio m1 macbook pro parallels silicon m1 silicon mac max
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. K

    Xbox controller and Parallels? Not working on M1 Pro Macbook

    Has anyone figured out how to connect a bluetooth xbox one controller to a Mac running parallels and have it working? I am able to connect my Xbox controller to my Mac in my windows virtual machine (Windows 11), however when I press the xbox button it brings me to the app switcher on the Mac...
  11. E

    Is it possible to speedup Docker using Parallels

    It seems that it's possible to run x86-64 apps in Docker on M1 platforms, but this is using under the hood qemu. qemu seems to be slow. Anyone knows if in theory or practice is possible to run x86 apps in Docker but instead of using qemu, use Parallels?
  12. JedNZ

    Resolved cMP Parallels 17.1.1 Windows 11 issues

    My cMP is running RefindPlus > OpenCore and I have Legacy Windows 11 installed on a separate SSD in one of the SATA II bays. I successfully upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and it boots beautifully from the RefindPlus boot screen. I have Parallels 17.1.1 installed and was able to run...
  13. EMPF1969

    VMware Fusion 12 Pro Or Parallels Desktop 17 for eGPU?

    Hi, How are you? I have a MacBook Pro 2019 - 16 - i9 CPU with Radeon Pro M5500 8Gb & 64Gb RAM, 2Tb SSD I am upgrading the MacBook Pro with eGPU Sonnet 750ex with the Radeon RX 6900 XT this week... Which is best to run a VM with Windows 11 Pro? VMware Fusion Pro 12 or Parallels Desktop 17 Pro...
    • EMPF1969
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    • egpu; macbook pro parallels vmware fusion
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  14. M

    Parallels mouse/trackpad scrolling problems

    I'm using an M1 MBP with Parallels Desktop 17 which works generally pretty well with one very annoying issue that i'm hoping someone might have found a solution for. Whether using the MBP trackpad or a logitech MX Master 3 mouse i have the same issue which is that there seems to be a bit of a...
    • MFJones
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    • m1 macbook osx parallels parallels desktop
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  15. georgemuresan

    SolidWorks on M1 Pro/Max with Parallels

    Hello, Has anyone tried using SolidWorks on the new M1 Pro or Max? What is the performance like?
  16. madisonm

    Parallels for Gaming on M1 Pro and Max?

    Hello everyone, I hope you are all as excited as I am for official launch day! I am looking for information about your experience with Parallels’ gaming performance on the M1 Pro or M1 Max. I have reviewed the list of M1 game compatibility/performance through Parallels...
  17. J

    M1 (pro/max) parallels + visual studio

    Hi, I'm a heavy user of Parallels and (windows) Visual studio on my Mac 2019 (i9, 64b of ram). I just purchased M1 Max and planing to use it moving forward. I really hope will gain a lot on performances, as at the moment running Parallels, two VSs and having 2 monitors attached is very often...
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    M1/USB and Ham apps/win-only firmware updates?

    Posted this on the video thread; maybe more traction here. QQs (maybe)— Collective thoughts wanted on Windows/Parallels and hardware: I was looking at getting either a Surface or M1 MBA (only currently have a work-issued Mac, and iPad these days) to run Win honestly for the occasional hardware...
  19. sulliops

    M1 Virtualization: UTM vs Parallels?

    Hi all, So I have my new M1 MacBook Air and I’m looking to virtualize Windows and stop carrying around two laptops, now that Windows on ARM supports x64 emulation (albeit horribly, but support nonetheless). Can anyone that has tried both the new Parallels M1 Preview and UTM (essentially QEMU)...
  20. robertcoogan

    VMware Fusion will not launch Snow Leopard install for VM

    I have a copy of my Snow Leopard install DVD on ISO (I used PowerISO under Windows 10 in BootCamp to rip it). When I try to launch it in VMware Fusion 11, Fusion says that it doesn't recognize the OS as Mac OS X Server. I have looked this up, and I still have no idea why it would say this, other...
    • robertcoogan
    • Thread
    • parallels snow leopard virtualization vmware fusion
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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