Parallels Desktop 13 Launches

Bringing the Mac Touch Bar to Windows

Credit: Source: Text100 | Parallels

These headliners arrive alongside a number of less-visible gains when it comes to the usability side of things. Parallels say they’ve worked with Microsoft in order to make setting up a Windows-based virtual machine as easy-as-possible - simplifying installation down to a single click.

Parallels are also talking up a number of measured improvements in performance for their software kit. They claim the new release offers up to double the speed found in its predecessor when it comes to handling external Thunderbolt SSD drives and 47% faster speeds when it comes to working with Windows files on a Mac.

As usual, Parallels are offering Pro and Business editions of the package, which both come bundled with the Parallel Toolbox suite of apps. The former is more developer-focused, allowing for developers to create super-powerful virtual machines (of up to 32 cores and 128GB) as well as easily juggle between multiple OS’ with greater ease.

Credit: Source: Parallels


Meanwhile, the Business edition comes designed for easy deployment and user management. It features a Single Application mode that streamlines the process of working within a virtual machine environment down to a more accessible level.

Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac is available from today at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $99.95 AUD. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 11 and 12 for Mac perpetual license customers are $64.95 AUD.

Finally, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Business Edition are each available to both new and old customers for $124.95 AUD per year. 

You can visit the company's website now to learn more and purchase it direct from Parallels

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You can find more information and download the latest version of Parallels via the official website.

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