Last updated: February 18, 2023, 8:30 AM IST
Macs running Windows 11 is possible
You may be wondering how to run Windows on an Apple Mac computer. Well, it turns out there are a few official ways to do that.
Apple offers its macOS platform on the Macs, but what if we tell you that there is an official way to run Windows 11 on the Apple computers?
That’s right. Microsoft now allows Apple MacBooks, iMac or Mac Mini to run the latest Windows operating system thanks to this app called Parallels Desktop 18. The software suite compatible with M-series Apple Macs was developed by the Parallels team along with Alludo.
Most of you may be wondering why we need Windows on a Mac? Well, there are a few organizations that use Mac computers but have to use Windows due to some limitations with the apps. For such cases, Parallels Desktop 18 is the ideal solution.
This software is compatible with the Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise versions, and if you use M, M1, or M2 series Macs, this software gives you the best way to use Windows. The actual lineup includes the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Studio.
Sounds good, right? But it can’t be that easy. All you need to use the solution is a genuine Windows 11 license. The company would need your Mac to have about 600 MB of space to install the Parallels Desktop 18 app and Windows 11 license to run on the machine.
They claim that the performance of Windows through this virtual machine is close to the native experience, which is critical for companies to invest their money. Parallels Desktop 18 comes in three versions: Standard, Pro, and Business editions.
The price of the software starts from $99.9 (approximately Rs 8,200) to $149.99 (approximately Rs 12,400). Windows 11 has proven to be quite capable and versatile, which means it’s probably everyone’s dream to run the platform on a secure Apple machine. And in some ways, Parallels Desktop 18 delivers.
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