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Parallels Desktop is one of the best options for Mac users who need to run Windows, Linux – and even macOS – as a virtual machine on their Mac.

Pros

  • Frequent updates and new features
  • Good performance on multi-core Apple chips
  • Slick, easy-to-use interface
  • Powerful new AI features and tools for developers

Cons

  • Most editions require a subscription
  • AI features not available in all editions
  • Virtual machines require a lot of memory and processor power
  • Windows On ARM is expensive