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Up to 2.6x faster OpenGL graphics, 35% faster ArcGIS Pro rendering, and 24% faster GIS workflows on Apple silicon, benchmarked in Parallels Desktop 27.

We tested leading ways to run Windows on Mac in 2026, including Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, UTM, VirtualBox, and CrossOver. See what each does best.

Picking the best macOS for running Windows on Mac? Compare Tahoe, Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura for Parallels Desktop performance in 2026.

Parallels Desktop 27 is now available with full support for macOS 27 Golden Gate, a new graphics driver for demanding Windows applications, faster AI processing in Linux virtual machines on supported Macs, and improvements to SSO for enterprise teams.

Install OpenClaw on Mac with our 2026 guide. Honest pros and cons, security caveats, and how to sandbox it via a Parallels Windows VM.

Linux vs Windows in 2026—cost, security, performance, and software compatibility compared. Plus how to run both on a Mac with Parallels.

Find out whether your Windows app or game will work with CrossOver before you buy. Learn how to use the Compatibility Database, identify common issues, and know when a full Windows virtual machine is the better choice.

Learn how to use Parallels Desktop on Mac to run Microsoft Access, enable full macro support, and share files between macOS and Windows.

Running AutoCAD, Revit, or SOLIDWORKS on an Apple silicon Mac? Learn how GPU acceleration works in Parallels Desktop and what performance to expect.

Microsoft Visio has no native Mac desktop app. Learn how to run Windows Visio with Parallels Desktop, use Visio for the web, or compare Mac alternatives.