Why You May Need to Use Parallels for Mac OS Instead of Boot Camp

Are you considering running Windows on your Mac computer? Traditionally, this has been easily achievable through Apple's built-in utility, Boot Camp. However, with Apple's recent announcement about their upcoming ARM-based silicon Macs, it seems that Boot Camp will no longer be an option.

For those who are unaware, the current Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac comes in three editions: Home & Student for $79.99, Pro for $99.99 per year, and Business for $99.99 per year. A third-party program such as Parallels Desktop will cost you a few bucks.

So, what are your options? If you're running the latest flavor of macOS, namely Big Sur, on an Intel-based Mac, Boot Camp is still available and usable as always. However, if you plan to run Windows on one of these ARM Macs or any other Mac, Parallels Desktop is an alternative worth considering.

Parallels Desktop creates a separate partition on your Mac so you can juggle between macOS and Windows (or Linux) on the same machine. This means that you can easily switch between operating systems without having to restart your computer each time.

In contrast to Boot Camp, which is free, Parallels Desktop will cost you some money. However, for those who need to run both Mac and Windows environments simultaneously, the convenience and flexibility offered by Parallels Desktop may be worth the investment.

For more information on how to use Parallels Desktop to run Windows 10 on your Mac, visit our website.

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