Running Windows on MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air runs Windows 8 seamlessly in a virtual machine. With the latest VMware Fusion, you can run Windows 8 very smoothly on a MacBook Air.
Parallels Desktop 17
Is Parallels free for Mac M1? There is a 14-day free, full-featured trial of Parallels Desktop 17. If you are using an M1 Mac, no payment is required to use the Insider Preview of Windows 10 on ARM or Windows 11 on ARM during this 14-day trial.
Running Linux on Apple M1
Can Apple M1 run Linux? Native Linux support for Apple’s new ARM-based architecture isn’t yet ready, but you can run Linux on an M1, M1 Pro, or M1 Max using a virtual machine. This allows you to run 64-bit x86 Linux apps or try out different distros from the comfort of macOS.
Installation and Virtual Machines
Can I install macOS on a virtual machine? You can install Mac OS X, OS X, or macOS in a virtual machine. Fusion creates the virtual machine, opens the operating system installation assistant, and installs VMware Tools. VMware Tools loads the drivers required to optimize a virtual machine’s performance.
VMware vs. VirtualBox
What is better VMware or VirtualBox? VirtualBox truly has a lot of support because it’s open source and free. VMware Player is seen as having a better drag-and-drop between host and VM, yet VirtualBox offers you an unlimited number of snapshots (something that only comes in VMWare Workstation Pro).
Installing Windows on M1 Mac
How do I install Windows on a virtual M1 Mac? The super-easy guide for installing Windows on M1 Macs using Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac [Video]
- Download and install Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac.
- Register as a Windows Insider.
- Download Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview.
- Configure Windows 10 using Parallels Installation Assistant.
Running Windows Free on Mac
How can I run Windows M1 free on Mac? By far the best virtual environment on Mac is Parallels, which makes it extremely easy to install Windows on macOS. With Parallels, you can switch between Windows games or apps and macOS instantly with just a click. Parallels is also the only way to run Windows on M1 Macs.
Running Windows 10 on M1 Mac
Can I install Windows 10 on M1 Mac? You can now run Windows 10 on Arm on Apple’s M1 Macs. Parallels is releasing an update to its Desktop virtual machine software that allows M1 Mac owners to install Windows 10 on Arm. The main drawback is that you’ll need to run a preview version of Windows to make this all work.