Windows on Mac? Yes Please!
If you are an Apple aficionado, you probably know of Parallels Desktop and what it brings to your Mac. This virtualization program has unique capabilities in that it allows you to run both Windows and OS X on your machine, at the same time. Parallels Desktop 11, for example, can combine Windows 10 and OS X v10.11, also known as El Capitan. With this powerful mix of two Goliaths in operating systems, your Mac gets the two-in-one treatment and a vast array of signature Microsoft and Apple features that can be used almost interchangeably.
Parallels Desktop 11 comes to Mac in 3 different variants - Standard, Business and Pro. The Standard edition is perfect for home and personal use. You should opt for Business or Pro if you’ll be running an organization or business that require specific tools. Stick around to find out more about the key features of this essential virtualization program.
Why should I upgrade to Parallels Desktop 11?
Upgrade isn’t required, but if you’re a current Parallels Desktop customer, the answer to this is easy—so that you can get the most out of your copy of Parallels Desktop. Parallels Desktop 9 and 10 users can upgrade to Parallels Desktop 11 easily.
Run Windows on your Mac with Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac. With support for Windows 10 as well as being ready for Mac OS X El Capitan, Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac can run both Windows and Mac applications side by side. You can also switch from your PC to your Mac because Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac makes it easy to get all your files, applications, browser bookmarks, and more via the setup assistant. You can also reuse your existing Boot Camp installation. If you have Windows 10 installed with Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, you can take advantage of Microsoft's personal assistant, Cortana, for both Windows and Mac applications.
Features
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac is a version of Parallels Desktop for Mac that will improve your work and productivity, the #1 choice of customers worldwide for running Windows applications on Mac. To date, over 5 million users trust Parallels Desktop to run Windows apps on their Mac.
In Parallels Desktop 11 comes with awesome new features—just check out the full list:
Improved performance and optimization:
- Launching Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 can be up to 50 percent faster
- Tasks in Windows are up to 20 percent faster
- Virtual machines suspend up to 20 percent faster
Features that deliver the best user experience:
- Always on Cortana enables customers to use Microsoft’s virtual assistant while using Mac applications, even when Windows 10 is not the forefront application
- Travel Mode extends the battery life by as much as 25 percent by temporarily shutting off select resources that drain power while away from the power source.
- Quick Look for Windows allows users to preview documents and photos more efficiently
- New Force Touch gesture support to quickly preview a file with Quick Look or lookup a definition for an unknown word
- Updated Windows controls including a new Coherence mode button in Windows applications that makes Windows invisible and the file seamlessly appear to run in OS X
- Most recently used files list that can be viewed on the Mac, virtual machine, in the cloud or on a file server
- Easy printing with Mac printer options support to save time with an intuitive page setup dialogue for OS X users
- “New Item” support for creation of a new file in Windows apps like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Easily cancel a suspend or resume an operation instead of waiting for it to resume and re-suspend
- Mac location services are now available for Windows apps
- Automatically synchronize the volume setting of a virtual machine
- Enhanced file associations with smart notification messaging, which helps to change file association in OS X
- Ability to directly access a Boot Camp Windows partition without rebooting
- Improved Japanese keyboard—specific to the Japanese language edition only
System Requirements
Compatible Operating Systems
- Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 or later
- Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 or later
System Requirements
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
- RAM - 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
- Storage - 850 MB of disk space on the boot volume (Macintosh HD) for Parallels Desktop installation
- Additional disk space for virtual machines (varies on the operating system installed)
- Connectivity - Internet connection
Frequently asked questions
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