Parallels

See how well SOLIDWORKS runs on Mac with Parallels Desktop. Learn about hardware requirements, RAM and GPU recommendations, real-world performance, and how to install SOLIDWORKS on Apple silicon Macs.

Learn how to run Linux on Mac using Parallels Desktop or Asahi Linux. Compare virtual machines and native installations, then install Ubuntu and Fedora in minutes on Apple silicon Macs.

Adobe Acrobat on Mac works for most PDF tasks, but some enterprise workflows require Windows. Learn how to run the full Windows version on your Mac.

Need a Windows-only app? Learn how to run Windows programs on a Mac without buying a separate PC. Compare your options and install Windows apps using Parallels Desktop.

Microsoft offers Power BI Desktop as a Windows application. Mac users can access Power BI Service in a browser or run Power BI Desktop alongside macOS.

The best Windows PC games you can play on your Mac using Parallels Desktop. Tested titles, performance notes, and setup tips for Mac gamers.

Check your Mac storage in two clicks and free up GBs of disk space. Identify what’s using storage, manage iCloud, and remove large files. Updated for macOS 15.

UTM runs Windows 11 on Apple silicon for free. Compare setup, graphics, Mac integration, VMware Fusion, VirtualBox, and when Parallels is a better fit.

Minecraft runs natively on Mac, but the Windows edition has features macOS misses. Here's how to play both versions on your Mac.

Discover how Parallels Desktop for Enterprise helps IT teams run RSAT on Mac, reduce device costs, simplify workflows, and manage fewer endpoints.