Claim this bundle for £129.99 – including the full Windows 11 Pro OS and a one-year licence to Parallels – and save 58% on the full price
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These days, running Windows on your Mac is straightforward thanks to virtualisation software. You can even do it without paying a penny thanks to VirtualBox. But if you’re serious about running Windows apps on your Mac, then Parallels Desktop is the tool to choose. It’s the only Mac virtualisation software officially backed by Microsoft, which produced an ARM version of Windows 11 Pro specifically for Parallels users.
Here, we’ve created a special bundle deal to provide the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac 19 Standard (a one-year, one-Mac licence) and the Windows 11 Pro OS. Not only will it save PC Pro readers 58% over the retail fee, it also means you can get Windows 11 on your Mac immediately.
Parallel lives
Parallels enables you to emulate just about any flavour of Windows as well as older builds of macOS and Linux. You can set up as many virtual machines as you want: your only limit is available disk space, the system requirements of your chosen VM and whether or not you have valid install media (and a licence to activate).
It’s now easier than ever to run Windows apps on your Mac. You can set up your VM in Coherence mode, for example, where the Windows desktop is hidden away and your apps run directly from your Mac desktop in their own window. Key Windows tools such as the Start menu are accessible from the menu bar, too. This makes it a great choice for people who want particular pieces of software to run on their Mac.
And it’s similarly easy to set up. Simple wizards do the heavy lifting, while intelligent presets (such as your regional settings coming from your Mac) speed things up further. What’s more, Microsoft and Parallels have teamed up to allow Mac users to install Windows 11 Pro without leaving Parallels.
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VMs have always been a drain on system resources, and while you can’t expect to enjoy the same level of performance from a VM as a “normal” setup, Parallels Desktop closes the gap more than ever before. It promises faster loading times for documents, reduced memory usage and even better power usage (save up to 30% on battery life).
If you’re serious about emulating Windows or Windows apps on your Mac, or want access to older versions of macOS for compatibility purposes, it’s the virtualisation app you need.
