Parallels updates software to run x86 Windows and Linux on Apple Silicon Macs

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Parallels has released an update allowing users to run x86 versions of Windows and Linux on Apple Silicon Macs. This "early technology preview" supports specific 64-bit versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and certain Linux distributions. Currently, users can run existing virtual machines but cannot create new ones for most operating systems. Supported setups include Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 21H2, with workarounds for some others. The preview does not support 32-bit operating systems or older Windows versions. It also lacks support for certain CPU instructions, preventing the setup of Windows 11 24H2 virtual machines.


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