Parallels Desktop 19 Standard – run Windows apps seamlessly on your Mac

Why Parallels 19?
If you want to install Windows 11 on a Mac without hassle, Parallels 19 is the straightforward route: create a VM, let it download Windows, and start working. Sonoma-level optimisations improve IPP printing and print sharing on Apple Silicon. The interface stays tidy, performance feels responsive—even alongside demanding macOS apps.

New & optimised for macOS Sonoma

• Enhanced Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) options for more reliable network printing.
• Better print sharing on Apple Silicon for Windows guest VMs.
• Smoother Coherence/window handling for faster app switching.

Two clicks to Windows 11
The guided setup downloads, configures and activates the VM automatically. Graphics, network and drivers are pre-tuned; you launch your Mac virtual machine and go—no ISO hunting or manual config. Ideal for teams and solo users who value time.

Seamless integration & productive flow
Parallels passes through camera, mic, trackpad, display, keyboard and mouse to Windows. Clipboard sync, drag & drop and shared folders move files without duplication. Run Windows apps beside macOS in Coherence or use full screen—present in Keynote on macOS while a Windows-only tool runs next to it.

Common use cases

• Accounting/Tax: Windows-only suites next to Mail/Numbers/Excel.
• Tech/Admin: device configurators, toolchains or ERP clients confined to Windows.
• Creative/Office: test fonts/plugins, use Access/Visio, legacy macros, browser tests.

USB & peripherals—flexible passthrough
Assign Windows-exclusive USB devices like label printers, scanners or dongles directly to the VM; attach Android phones, storage or measurement gear. Test hardware or pull data without leaving your Mac workflow.

Experience & performance
Parallels 19 uses optimised graphics paths and smart resource allocation. Profiles (Productivity, Games, Design) match CPU/RAM/VRAM to your task. The refreshed UI trims click-paths—perfect when Windows apps are just “tools” in your Mac day.

Tips to get started

• Choose a resource profile: modest RAM/CPU for Office; allocate more VRAM for CAD/BI.
• Use Coherence: treat Windows apps like native Mac windows; tune notifications.
• Shared folders & backup: keep projects on the Mac for Time Machine/cloud; reference them in Windows.
• Per-device USB rules: pin critical hardware to the VM to avoid surprises.

Conclusion
Parallels Desktop 19 Standard combines quick setup, deep macOS integration and flexible device passthrough—from IPP printing to Android tethering. If you need Windows on a Mac, it’s a robust, unobtrusive solution that fits right into Sonoma/Apple-Silicon workflows.

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