Parallels for Mac.
June 21, 2024

Parallels for Mac.

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Score 8 out of 10
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Software Version

Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition

Overall Satisfaction with Parallels Desktop for Mac

Parallel is an excellent tool for using the Windows operating system on an iOS / Mac Machine. It is a breeze to use this tool. So many software programs are just for Windows and cannot be used on a Mac. With a dual operating system, we need to restart the machine and re-boot it in the windows on the Mac; with the Parallels, the problem is significantly resolved, as it just opens up inside the Mac like a regular program. It helps with coding, gaming, and other purposes.

Pros

  • The configurations & space allocations can be done on parallels.
  • It integrates very well with the Mac; copying/pasting and sharing files can be done between the two platforms - Windows/Mac.
  • It supports virtual machines, Touch-ID (which works on Mac and will work on Windows, too), and bridges the gap between two operating systems.

Cons

  • The price is very expensive. For small businesses and individuals this could be steep.
  • Sometimes there are integration and interfacing issues.
  • This tool's memory usage is high at times, which lowers the Mac's power and availability.
  • It has a positive impact, as the machine does not have to be restarted to do a dual boot to Windows. Hence, it saves time and lets us focus on solving our problems.
  • There is no roadblock to using a Mac or a Windows machine. Users/Coding who mandatorily need a Mac do not have to worry about apps that cannot be run on a Mac, hence reducing the requirement of a Windows machine for the same user. This saves money for our organization and also makes it easy for the coders to manage everything on one machine.
We have tried VMware Fusion and Boot Camp. However, the level of graphics that we get in Parallels is much better compared to the other two tools. The speed, overall performance, ease of access, and features are a lot better on Parallels. Overall integration with Mac resources is very well managed, and Parallels is supported on the majority of Mac OS versions.

Do you think Parallels Desktop for Mac delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Parallels Desktop for Mac's feature set?

Yes

Did Parallels Desktop for Mac live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Parallels Desktop for Mac go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Parallels Desktop for Mac again?

Yes

Parallels works just like a window or application on the Mac. Hence, it is beneficial to keep both OS versions hand in hand. Parallels is very useful when writing code for mobile/iOS applications. File sharing and paste functions are very easy to use. More than one machine can be taken on Parallels. It also integrates with Microsoft Intune. It can run other OS versions other than Windows.

Parallels Desktop for Mac Feature Ratings

Application Virtualization
7.7
Application support
7
Ease of deployment
8
Security
8

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