Despite all of Apple’s success over the last few decades, the Windows software ecosystem is undeniably larger. That’s particularly true if you’re a gamer. Many AAA titles never launch on Mac, and those that do often arrive late. Parallels just announced a new version of its Mac software that makes gaming performance better, so you might not have to wait for a buggy Mac port.

Just to clarify: Parallels allows you to run Windows side by side on your Mac, so essentially you would need to install Windows, run it from Parallels and then install steam within Windows and install steam games within that Windows environment in oder to play them. Parallels software company recently released a technical demo of the Parallels 16, which is compatible with Mac computers running the M1 processor and performs surprisingly well. In fact, the “Apple Silicon of Parallels” version is designed for ARM-based operating systems; Therefore, it does not support the x86 version of Windows 10, and an. To finish off the uninstallation of Steam from your Mac, right-click on the Trash icon on the Dock and select Empty Trash. Only once you have done this will the disc space be freed up. App Cleaner and Uninstaller. One of my favorite new applications for my.

Until the early 2000s, using a Mac meant locking yourself away from the Windows software ecosystem. Apple’s PowerPC architecture ensured that any emulation or virtualization would be slow as molasses. Then, Apple switched to the Intel x86 architecture in 2006, and Parallels was ready a few months later with its Windows virtualization suite for OS X (as it was known at the time). Parallels lets you run Windows applications on macOS side-by-side with Mac apps, and the new v15 release marks the first major update in a few years.

In the latest build, Parallels Desktop 15 adds DirectX 11 support inside Windows applications and games. That’s thanks to the use of Apple Metal, a low-overhead 3D graphics API used on all Apple platforms. Parallels says the new version of its software can render 3D graphics 15 percent faster when they implement DX 11. Past versions of Parallels were a bit too sluggish for 3D games, but the promo video (below) shows the software running Overwatch reasonably well. You’d probably have to keep the graphics settings modest, but it’s better than not playing at all.

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Parallels 15 includes support for the new Sidecar feature coming to macOS Catalina. With Sidecar, you can use an iPad as a secondary display on your Mac. Therefore, you will soon be able to run Windows programs (an even games) seamlessly on your iPad. You’ll just need a Mac computer nearby.

Parallels also claims the new version is 80 percent faster when opening Microsoft Office apps, and it works with many non-gaming applications the rely on 3D rendering like Autodesk 3ds Max. There’s also support for sharing files between the Mac and Windows sides in apps like Windows Mail, Safari, Photos, and other macOS apps.

Parallels desktop is available as a one-time purchase for $99.99, but some of the features are locked behind the Pro and Business subscription. That’s $99 per year. If you have an older version of Parallels, you’ll need to buy the new version, but the upgrade price is a bit more reasonable at $49.99.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is finally available to the world: providing 15-year veterans with a remastered look at the newest title in the Age franchise, and inviting aspiring strategists to come explore and experience stories, adventures, and conquests they’ve yet to behold! Now, we’re excited to announce that Parallels Desktop has been collaborating with Microsoft to introduce Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition to an entirely new audience…

That’s right; Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is now playable on the latest MacBook Pro and iMac devices! Just make sure your system meets the minimum specifications to run the game:

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• OS: Windows 10 via Parallels Desktop
• Processor: Intel processor, Core i5, i7 or i9
• Memory: 16 GB or more
• Storage: SSD drive
• Graphics: AMD graphics card

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