If you’re looking for a way to run Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously on your Mac, then check out Parallels Desktop for Mac. This is quite possibly the most tested and reliable solution for seamlessly running both Windows and Mac OS X applications side-by-side without rebooting.
Parallels is easy to set up. By simply downloading the software from the Parallels website and entering your key you can be up and running and enjoying any of the Windows programs your used, such as Microsoft Office 2010.
- Drag and drop files between Windows and Mac applications
- Launch Windows applications from your Mac dock
- Run Windows, Linux and more simultaneously on your Mac
- Run multiple programs and operating systems simultaneously
Performance and Personalization
Experience as much or as little Windows as you want. With multiple view modes you can customize the level of integration between Mac and Windows without compromising performance.
Choose from:
- Coherence Mode Run Windows and Mac apps side-by-side as if both operating systems have melted together into one.
- Window Mode – Choose to run your Virtual Machine as a separate window alongside your Mac apps.
- Modality Mode – View all your Virtual Machines and programs running in transparent windows working in Mac OS X.
- Full Screen Mode – Don’t give up the familiarity of Windows. Replace your Mac desktop with Windows 7, Vista, or XP
Make Windows more Mac-like
Use Apple Gestures in Windows applications, map your keyboard shortcuts, or use Apple Remote to control Windows programs.
- Apple Gestures – Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications (yes, even 4-finger ones)
- Exposé – Easily organize and view all open windows in stunning style with a single keystroke
- Spaces – Group your windows and reduce clutter by switching between views of open applications and windows
