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Favorable Review
Product: Parallels RAS
Best-in-class solution for running Windows on macOS, especially on Apple Silicon
Critical Review
Product: Parallels RAS
Parallels RAS Streamlines RDS Setup Yet Raises Overall Implementation Costs
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likes
1) Excellent performance on Apple silicon Parallels delivers smooth and responsible Windows 11 performance on M-series Macs, even for professional applications. 2) Seamless macOS and Windows integration Features like Coherence mode, shared clipboard, drag-and-drop, shared folders, and file associations make Windows apps feel native on macOS. 3) Very easy setup and user experience Installing Windows and configuring a VM is simple, even for non-experts, with sensible defaults and automation. 4) Strong stability and reliability The VM environment is stable for daily professional use, including long sessions and frequent suspend/resume cycles.
January 28, 2026
dislikes
Their position in terms of Microsoft CAL is not clear enough. It's based on the RDP protocol which lacks some functionalities of newer (even Microsoft) protocols.
January 30, 2026
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