▷Parallels releases Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac 🥇

Parallels, the global leader in cross-platform solutions, today unveiled Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac, with a revamped design aligned with the new macOS Big Sur, improved graphics performance, and a wide range of new built-in features, giving users the best possible Windows experience on Mac.

Additionally, Parallels Desktop 16 subscribers will have free access to Parallels Toolbox for Mac and Windows and Parallels Access, which significantly improve performance in everyday tasks.

Parallels Desktop 16 per Mac Pro Edition

The best-selling version of Parallels Desktop is Parallels Desktop Pro Edition. It is a more powerful and flexible solution with more features than the Standard version, although it is still very easy to use.

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition allows all users to enjoy maximum productivity. New Pro Edition features include:

CPU e RAM: To assign up to 32 virtual CPUs and 128 GB of VRAM per virtual machine.
Microsoft Visual Studio Add-in: the integration of Visual Studio simplifies testing in applications on different systems.
Create and assign custom names to networks (new): name the your networks for more productive and organized tests.
Nested virtualization: run and test Hyper-V-based virtual machines in your Parallels Desktop virtual machine.
Command line : the command line interface (prlctl and prlsrvctl) facilitates automation in a flexible way.
Plugin per Vagrant, Docker e Jenkins: Free plugins / vendors for Vagrant, Docker and Jenkins aimed at developers.
Linked clones: creates a new virtual machine from a snapshot of the existing virtual machine. The linked clone takes up only a fraction of the disk space used by the parent virtual machine, as it reuses the disk sectors that correspond to the two virtual machines.
Storage of virtual machines in the control center: Professional users tend to have a lot of virtual machines, which take up a lot of disk space. Archiving, available through Parallels Desktop Control Center, gives you the ability to manage your archiving settings.
Preparation for the transfer (new): Export a virtual machine as a single compressed file for easy loading and transfer to new hardware.
More than 50 functions: Pro Edition includes more than 50 useful features that will save you time.

Parallels Desktop 16 per Mac Business Edition

Parallels releases Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

New features in Parallels Desktop 16 Business Edition, in addition to the Pro Edition, include:

Enterprise provisioning of virtual machines- Easily set up virtual machines with pre-installed applications that you can upload and host so employees can safely download and run on their Mac devices.
Improved control- Centralized administration offers flexible controls to manage access to new updates and features for both Parallels Desktop and macOS.
Updates without a password: Administrator credentials are no longer required to perform Parallels Desktop updates, making it easier for IT managers and users to stay up to date when they are not Mac device administrators.
Simple installation on macOS Big Sur: Installing Parallels Desktop on macOS 11 Big Sur does NOT require approval of system extensions, so installation is quick, agile, and does not require a restart of the Mac.

How to easily install Windows 10 on Parallels Desktop

The Parallels Desktop installation wizard makes the process of installing Windows 10 on your Mac a very simple process and does not require you to purchase a license in advance. Windows installation scenarios in Parallels Desktop include:

You have just installed Parallels Desktop on your Mac. The software will detect that you do not have Windows and will offer you the option to download it from Microsoft and install it.
You want to move Windows 10 and its applications from a physical PC to a Parallels Desktop virtual machine on your Mac.
You want to add a Windows 10 virtual machine to Parallels Desktop.
You want to upgrade an existing Windows 7 or 8 virtual machine to Windows 10.
You have Windows on a Boot Camp partition and would like to run it concurrently on macOS without having to reboot or migrate to a virtual machine and reclaim space for use on macOS.
You want to add preconfigured Microsoft test environments of a Windows virtual machine for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.

To learn more, read the blog article »How to Install Windows 10 on Parallels Desktop for Mac«.

New tools in Parallels Toolbox 4 for Mac

Parallels Toolbox, included in Parallels Desktop subscriptions, is a complete suite of productivity applications for PC or Mac users. It includes one-click tools that make it easy to manage computer health, productivity, and even well-being. New Features in Parallels Toolbox 4: Rest Time for Mac, Show Desktop for Mac, Drive Converter for Windows, Drive Converter for Mac, Close Applications for Windows, Window Foreground for Windows, and Window Manager for Mac are the latest additions to these set of over 30 useful tools.

The most popular Parallels Toolbox one-click tools include: Download Video, Power Saver, Clipboard History, Clean Drive, Free Memory, Presentation Mode, Area Capture, Hide Desktop Files, Remove from Storage, Hidden Files, Uninstall Applications, and more. For detailed information on all one-click tools in Parallels Toolbox and to view how-to videos, as well as to access free trials, visit parallels.com/toolbox.

New Features in Parallels Access 6

Parallels Access 6, included in Parallels Desktop subscriptions, allows users to remotely access up to five PCs or Macs from iPad, iPhone, and Android devices using native touch gestures they are familiar with. New features in version 6 include:

Personal help- Easily help family and friends asking for help to solve their problems with a PC or Mac, without having to be in front of your computer. They simply generate and share a link to Personal Help, which will allow them to install a preconfigured copy of Parallels Access ™ for free. This way, you can log into your computer and solve your problems from anywhere.
Bluetooth support for mouse and trackpad on iPadOS 13.4 or later for remote sessions, including gestures. When a mouse or trackpad is detected, the cursor changes to a native cursor based on the content available on the screen, such as a pointer, bar, or arrow, to enhance the user experience.
Android support for OneDrive and Google Drive through Parallels Access File Manager, which offers greater efficiency when sharing files.
Support for edge-to-edge rendering and gesture navigation.

Availability and pricing of Parallels Desktop

All editions of Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac (Standard, Pro Edition and Business Edition) are now available for purchase online parallels.com/desktop (where you can also access a full 14-day trial version available to older users). recent) or in distributors and online stores available globally. Parallels Desktop subscriptions include free subscriptions to Parallels Toolbox for Mac and Windows, as well as Parallels Access, which are also available separately as separate products for evaluation and purchase for all PC and Mac users.

Existing Parallels Desktop for Mac customers (all editions) can access Parallels Desktop 16 upgrade rates at parallels.com/desktop-upgrade.

New customers can download free trials or purchase the software at parallels.com/desktop.