Optimized Configuration: Choose what will be the main for your Windows Parallels virtual machine (games, productivity, design, software tests, etc.) and the installation wizard will automatically optimize its settings and performance accordingly.This feature is not yet available for the Parallels M1 version. Boot Camp: Have you previously installed a copy of Windows 10, 8 or 7 using Boot Camp? You can use that same installation in Parallels Desktop if you have an Intel-based Mac.Quick Access: Open Windows applications directly from the Dock in macOS.Touch Bar: Use the special abilities of your Mac Touch Bar to control Windows applications.Appearance: You can use your Parallels Windows 10 virtual machine in a dedicated window, in full-screen mode, or in picture-in-picture mode.Stability and Performance : Use Windows software without slowing down your Mac, even those that require heavy resources like Microsoft Visual Studio.File Sharing: You can copy and paste text and images, transfer, drag and drop files and folders between Mac and Windows programs.Parallels Desktop even supports the recently launched Windows 11. Parallel Execution: Easily switch from macOS to another operating system (such as Windows, Linux or previous macOS) versions, having access to the unique applications from each of them.