Is it still the strongest?
Windows virtualization tool, a new version of "Parallels Desktop for Mac" has been released. This is a particularly large sale this time to support MacOS Catalina (10.15), which will be released soon. But wait a minute. In the first place, is there still no options than Parallels to use Windows OS on Apple computers? In search of the answer, I tested the latest version of Parallels 15.
Before that, you need an explanation for those who are not familiar. Parallels Desktop for Mac is a tool that can execute a Windows environment on a Mac, and appeared in 2006. Because it is an application that runs Windows itself in a virtual environment, the size is inevitably large. After completing Parallels, both the Windows environment and the applications installed there will be erased until then launched Parallels. It is a virtual machine system that can instantly go between MacOS and Windows, and it is different from the traditional dual boot system where you do not need to restart each time.
This parallels 15 is said to be the support of DirectX 11 via Apple's Metal technology, which is said to increase the performance of the game (it is a theoretical story. As expected, it is not equivalent to Windows dedicated PC). According to Parallels, 3D graphics rendering will be improved by 15%. Microsoft Office applications, which are not so high, have a load of about 80%faster, so the time to open the Excel file is considerably shorter.
SIDECAR functions newly added in MacOS Catalina are also supported. Because it is a function that can be used as a second screen, the Windows environment can be displayed on the iPad and Apple Pencil can be used there. There are many other improvements, and you can drag images directly to Windows from standard Macs such as Safari and "Photos".
The price is $ 80 (8,345 yen) for a single purchase (8,345 yen) (you need to purchase again for the next version upgrade, but there are usually discounts). Another purchase option is a subscription method called "Pro Edition", which costs $ 100 (9,818 yen) per year, but all upgrades are all free and continue to use the latest features that are useful for developers and IT administrators. can do. For those who are new to Parallels for the first time, there is also a free (14 days) trial.
Microsoft Windows license is an extra charge. I want to be careful, but from Parallels, you can easily purchase Windows. At the moment, Windows 10 Home license is $ 139 (about 14780 yen).
So, can Parallels be considered "buying"? If you still need to run Windows or Windows applications on a Mac, the answer is "Jesus" with a condition. While the version was stacked to 15 in 13 years, Parallels has become more and more smarter and stable. Even a slightly older hardware is improved, and the interaction between Windows and MacOS has been improved (if necessary, you can execute Windows programs as a standalone application inside MacOS). We have now responded to complicated usage.
Convenient tricks are also scattered everywhere. For example, you can share the desktop shortcut between Windows and MacOS, and copy and paste between the OS. You can also launch a Windows application from the Mac Touch Bar. Various controls can be performed for resources that can be used with virtual machines.
If you switch to full -screen mode, you can feel like using Windows PC even though it is a Mac. If you always need to use the Windows environment for specific applications and applications, and it is better to set up and operate, you will be more impressed with Parallels.
, but it is not recommended to let go. Parallels also gives Fallout 4 as a game that is powerful with DirectX 11 support. But unfortunately, when I started it, lags occurred and internal fans may growl. The game that came out four years ago was set to a low quality, and the machine used was the 2018 model of the MacBook Pro. It has a reasonable i7 CPU and a graphic board. I think it's a case -by -case case, but as far as the author has tested, it doesn't seem that Mac will change into a high -performance gaming PC in Parallels.
Yes, you have to write this too. Depending on the user's environment, unexpected bugs and problems may occur. In the case of me, Wi-Fi was extremely slow. This is not the reason why Parallels is not recommended, but I think it will be helpful.
There are other options for virtualization software. The popular among IT professionals is VMware's "Fusion". One -off purchase is $ 80 (9,925 yen) and has many functions equivalent to parallels, but it is not as lighter as Parallels and is not easy to use. "VirtualBox" is free (Windows licensing is a different fee), but setting and execution takes time and effort, and you need a lot of technical know -how after execution.
Boot Camp is a function to create another partition for Windows. It is a method that the US gis mode editorial department also likes because it can demonstrate the maximum performance from the performance of the Mac itself. Moreover, it can be used for free because it is a MacOS standard (Windows license needs to be purchased, just in case).
However, since this is a dual boot system, switching between the OS is not so smooth. If you use one application occasionally, switch to Windows only for a while, it is really troublesome to restart each time. Not a speedy. This is the most bottleneck in Boot Camp, but conversely, if you have a long time to use Windows on a Mac, Boot Camp is also a good option. However, when the Windows environment is no longer needed, Parallels is easier. Deleting Parallels is easier than deleting Boot Camp.
parallels is not the lowest price, nor you get the best performance. Still, with some conditions, and if the budget is allowed, it's still the best option to run Windows on a Mac. After all, Parallels is easy, smart, convenient and fast. It's just that it's not for everyone or almighty.