If you're a newcomer to the Mac or to Windows virtualisation, Parallels Desktop 9 is an easy sell. If you need to run Windows on Mac, this is a fast, usable, stable and configurable way to do it.
Compatibility
Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac is fully compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave. Older Parallels Desktop versions* only partially support working on macOS Mojave due to technical reasons and the following issues may occur (included but not limited to):
- Issues allowing Parallels Desktop system extensions.
- Issues with creating a Boot Camp based virtual machine.
- Visual and graphics artifacts.
- Intermittent application crash.
See the extended list of issues below.
* - Parallels Desktop 13 and 12 for Mac. Parallels Desktop 11 and earlier has reached End-of-Life and are not supported.
Known issues with macOS as a main system
| Issue | Workaround |
|---|---|
| Unable to grant access to camera and microphone for Parallels Desktop in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy | Change configuration of all available virtual machines in Options > 'Startup and Shutdown' to 'Start up and shut down manually' Then restart the Mac and after the restart start Parallels Desktop again. After granting the access it's possible to change Startup and Shutdown settings to the previous values. |
| Parallels Desktop Preferences: controls are not visible if Preferences window is not active. | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
| 'Open in Internet Explorer' Safari plug-in cannot be installed. | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.1. |
| Virtual machine in Windowed view mode: devices 'LED' indicators do not blink. | Click 'Hide devices' > click 'Show devices'. |
| Resource Usage window is transparent. | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
| Applications (Parallels) folder icon image is broken. | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
| Virtual machine Shared Applications are not displayed in 'Recents' Dock area. | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
Known issues with macOS virtual machine
Note: If you want to upgrade your virtual machine to macOS 10.14 Mojave, please make sure to take a backup.
| Issue | Workaround |
|---|---|
| Black screen in macOS virtual machine after upgrade to 10.14 Mojave | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
| Mouse scroll does not work during a new installation of macOS 10.14 Mojave | Fixed in Parallels Desktop 14.0.0. |
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Parallels Desktop for Mac lets you run Windows and Windows apps on your Mac, shoulder to shoulder with OS X.
Pros
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VM setup choices: With Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can set up a virtual machine by using a Windows 10 disc image; by migrating Windows from a PC, either over a network or from an external hard drive; or by using the version of Windows you installed with Apple's Boot Camp, if you previously went through that process. Or you can run a second copy of OS X, earlier versions of Windows, or Chrome OS in the Parallels virtual machine.
Choice of views: After setup, select how you want to see and work with Windows. If you choose the Coherence view, Parallels folds Windows into OS X, placing a collection of Windows controls in the OS X menu bar and dock, giving you access to the Start menu, Action Center, and System Tray icons. Exiting the Coherence view presents the traditional Windows desktop and apps gathered in a separate window. Either way, it's easy to move between OS X and Windows environments.
Solid integration: Through Parallels, you have quick access to the Windows 10 Store and the Edge browser and the ability to call on Cortana for help. Copy and paste works seamlessly between environments.
Cons
Almost too well integrated: The Coherence view sweeps away the Windows desktop, but the way it merges the Windows and OS X environments can feel cluttered, with Windows and OS X controls crowded into the menu bar, for example.
Bottom Line
Parallels Desktop for Mac does a good job of letting you work in the OS X and Windows environments simultaneously, switching between Mac and Windows apps. You have several options for how to blend Windows into OS X, although at times the merged OSes can feel a bit crowded.