![]() ![]() Parallels Desktop 5 provides the best overall performance. Furthermore, these new versions add support for Windows 7 Aero features, such as Aero Peek and Aero Glass. Parallels Desktop 5 and VMware Fusion 3 also automate the installation of guest operating systems and support multiple monitors. VirtualBox has a few unique features and is free, but doesn’t support many Mac OS X features. VMware Fusion 3 is a close second, with Sun’s VirtualBox 3.1 running a distant third. Overall, Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is the top virtualizer for Mac OS X. They’re faster with better 3-D graphics, are better integrated with Mac OS X, and in two cases, are optimized for running all the features of Windows 7. The latest versions of the Mac virtualization products from Parallels, VMware, and Sun offer significant improvements over previous versions, and all are worth the upgrade. ![]() There’s also Mac OS X’s native Boot Camp, but it only supports Windows and doesn’t give you access to Mac OS X without rebooting. Otherwise, this is one of the easiest ways to get the full Windows experience on your Mac without losing any power or functionality.Why choose between Windows 7 and Snow Leopard when you can have both? A Mac with virtualization software is a great platform for running Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, or other Intel-based operating systems, all at the same time. Unfortunately, if you have an Apple Silicon Mac (with the M1 chip), you won't have access to Boot Camp at all. Also, while you’re logged into Windows, you’ll lose access to macOS, so you can’t use your Windows and Mac apps simultaneously. While Boot Camp is free, you’ll need to purchase a Windows license if you want to use all features of the Windows edition you install. This contrasts with virtual machines, which can only use a set percentage of resources (since your host OS is still running). While logged into Windows, you can run Windows applications at full-speed using all your available memory and processor cores. This allows you to choose whether to log into Windows or macOS every time you boot your Mac-a process known as dual-booting. The Boot Camp Assistant app sets aside a portion of your hard drive to install Windows. While the VirtualBox software itself is free, you may need to license your copy of Windows installed in the VM if you want to use it long-term.īoot Camp is a free utility that comes with your Mac that allows you to run Windows alongside macOS. Making the process even harder, VirtualBox doesn’t offer any sort of technical support to users, so you’ll have to find help in the free guides on its website or in the user forums. Read more: How to Use VirtualBox: User's Guide Creating a new virtual machine is much more time-consuming than in Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion Player, and you’ll need to know details such as the amount of RAM, CPU cores, and hard drive space to allocate to your VM. The VirtualBox interface can be intimidating, as it shows a lot of technical details and specifications without many tips or descriptions for beginners. The interface looks pretty dated and isn’t as streamlined as other virtual machine software, though VirtualBox has made some improvements that give it more polish. VirtualBox supports a great number of guest operating systems going all the way back to Windows 98, and you can even run your own servers. It’s designed with developers and IT professionals in mind, so VirtualBox provides you with a great deal of control over your virtual environments. VirtualBox is a free and open source virtual machine software from Oracle. ![]()
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