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Parallels 16 Technical Preview released, runs ARM-based operating system images, but excludes Intel OS support for the time being

The good news is that the new Parallels 16 invite-only Technical Preview has launched and it runs Windows. The caveat is that it lacks Intel support at this point. The Technical Preview, which only functions on M1-based Macs, only allows installations of system images of ARM-based operating systems. At present, Intel-based OS images are not […]

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Mozilla releases Firefox 84, adds native support for M1-based Macs, other changes

If you just bought an Apple Silicon M1-based Mac, this is going to come in handy. Mozilla on Tuesday released version 84 of its Firefox web browser, which adds native support for M1 Macs alongside the following new features: The Network panel is now able to handle unexpected crashes and render useful debugging details such […]

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Developer Alex Graf successfully uses virtualization to run Windows build on M1-based Macs

It took some tinkering, but it helps answer the question as to whether Windows will run cleanly under virtualization on an M1 Mac. Developer Alexander Graf has successfully virtualized the Arm version of Windows on an M1 Mac, proving that the ‌M1‌ chip is capable of running Microsoft’s operating system. At present, the M1-based Macs don’t support Windows and […]

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Apple releases Windows Migration Assistant 2.3.0.0, adds full support for macOS Big Sur operating system

This should come in handy. Apple has quietly released an update for its Windows Migration Assistant application. The new update allows users to cleanly transfer files from a Windows PC to a Mac that’s running macOS Big Sur.  The application, which reached version 2.3.0.0, was released overnight on Friday and adds full compatibility with Apple’s newly-released […]

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Parallels voices support for Apple Silicon-based Macs, cites “tremendous progress” made on WWDC 2020 tech demo

If you live and die by Parallels Desktop, you’re going to like this. Parallels on Wednesday announced that the company is actively working on a new version of its virtualization software that will be compatible with Apple Silicon and M1 machines, the company said on Tuesday. The company stated that it is “excited to see the performance, […]