App: Parallels Desktop
Developer: Parallels International GmbH
Genres: Business, Productivity

Parallels Desktop® App Store Edition is a fast, easy, and powerful application for running Windows both on a Mac with Apple silicon chips and a Mac with Intel processors - all without rebooting.

NOTE: It is not recommended that existing Parallels Desktop for Mac users move to Parallels Desktop App Store Edition.

Parallels Desktop Installation Assistant helps you to get up and running in a few minutes. Powerful performance lets you run many Windows apps on your Mac, including games and CAD programs.

FEATURES:
- Download and install Windows 11 on your Mac in two clicks.
- Share Mac folders with Windows—including Desktop, Documents, and Downloads.
- Copy/paste formatted text and files between macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Drag and drop text, files, and images between macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Resize the window to get the desired Windows or Linux resolution.
- Enhanced desktop, video, and gaming experience with a higher refresh rate.
- 3D graphics acceleration up to DirectX® 11.1.
- Play Windows games with a Bluetooth controller right out of the box.
- Use Mac printers in Windows and Linux.
- Connect USB devices to Windows and Linux.
- And many more...

PRICING: 
- Creating and editing virtual machine configurations is available for free. 
- There is a fully functional 14-day introductory trial period to test Parallels Desktop for your needs.
- Running virtual machines requires an in-app purchase of an auto-renewable subscription (1 year). You can cancel at any time. 

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS:
- On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most Windows, Linux, and macOS versions.
- On a Mac with an Apple silicon chip, you can run Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Linux, Debian GNU/Linux, Kali Linux, and CentOS Linux (all ARM-based versions).

NOTE: See the complete list of supported operating systems and system requirements at https://kb.parallels.com/123800 

FEEDBACK 
We want you to be delighted with Parallels Desktop. If you have any feedback, problems, or concerns, please get in touch with us at https://www.parallels.com/products/pdas/support/

Release notes:
Parallels Desktop 1.9.1 (23861) update addresses the overall stability and security issues and includes the following additions and improvements: 

Windows 11
•	Adds a blur effect during the virtual machine window resizing to better indicate the resolution adjustment process;
•	Fixes various graphics issues with OpenGL-based applications, including AutoTRAX Dex, FINALE 3D, Blender 3.3 LTS, Optuma, TerMus-BIM;
•	Fixes an issue where the macOS Dock would disappear when running Windows 11 on an external display, even with the "Automatically hide and show the Dock" option disabled in macOS;
•	Fixes an issue with the macOS Dock not hiding when the “Optimize full screen for games” option is enabled.

Linux
•	Adds a blur effect during the virtual machine window resizing to better indicate the resolution adjustment process;
•	Adds support for Linux kernel version 6.5.