VMware Fusion Pro 12 macOS

Last month, VMware announced the next major version of its virtualization software for Mac, Fusion 12, and as of today, the update is now available.As we noted last month, Fusion 12 includes a number of updates and improvements, such as eGPU compatibility, support for container-based applications built with Kubernetes, DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 support, improved security for the sandbox rendering engine, improved accessibility controls, and more.Fusion 12 has also been optimized for macOS Big Sur, with both host and guest support for Apple's upcoming release. On systems running macOS Catalina, Fusion 12 will continue to run with kernel extensions as it has in the past, but on macOS Big Sur, Fusion will take advantage of Apple's APIs to run virtual machines and containers.With the launch of Fusion 12, VMware is also restructuring its licensing to bring it in line with Workstation 16, Fusion's sister software for Windows and Linux. The basic level of Fusion is now known as Fusion 12 Player and is free for personal use for the first time. A commercial license is priced at $149, with a $79 upgrade license available. Discounted education pricing will also be available, although many of those users will qualify for free personal licensing.Fusion 12 Pro, aimed at developers and IT professionals rather than typical consumer and business users, offers some additional features and a license to run on up to three machines. Notably, this is a cross-platform license that allows for any combination of three machines using Fusion 12 or

Are you thinking of running Windows 8/8.1 on your Mac? So look no further for the installation method! In this article, I will show you how to set up this system in a new virtual machine, that is, VM, using VMware Fusion 12 Pro on the macOS host system.So, whether you are a tech enthusiast or want to try virtualization, by following our professional guide, you will be able to run Windows 8/8.1 on your Mac without any problems!Table of ContentsHow to Set Up Windows 8/8.1 on a Virtual Machine on Mac / macOS using Fusion 12 ProSuppose you want to install and run Microsoft’s Windows 8/8.1 version on your Mac computer. In that case, you can use Fusion Pro, one of the virtualization software platforms.VMware Fusion is a helpful app for macOS that lets you create virtual machines. It makes it easy to install and use different operating systems without restarting your computer.You can install a Windows system on Apple computers using Boot Camp software. Still, you will have to restart your computer each time you switch systems.Therefore, you can avoid these problems by using the Fusion software developed by VMware for Mac computers.When you create a virtual machine in Fusion, it’s essential to choose the right platform for your operating system and set up the virtual hardware correctly. In short, this helps your virtual computer run smoothly and efficiently on your central system.How to Create a New Virtual Machine (Fake PC) for Windows 8/8.1After installing Fusion Pro on your Mac and running the program from Applications, you are now ready to create a virtual machine.Making a virtual machine in Fusion is easy. Just drag and drop the operating system’s ISO image onto the Fusion homepage. For better performance, you can customize the settings instead of using the defaults.Step

That Broadcom won’t reintroduce the subscription fees at a later date so just because its free now, doesn’t mean that will be case forever. System RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for Parallels are below although you’ll get much better performance going with their recommended system requirements:Operating system: macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or laterProcessor: Any Apple silicon chip or Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processorMemoryStorage: 4 GB of RAM, 600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation. Additional disk space for Windows (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS)Graphics: Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cardsThe minimum system requirements for VMware Fusion Player Pro are below:Operating System: macOS 12 Monterey or laterProcessor: Any Apple silicon chip or Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processorMemoryStorage: 4 GB of RAM, 1.5GB for VMware Fusion application installation. Additional disk space for Windows (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS)Graphics: Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cardsConclusionIn our experience, Parallels and VMware Fusion Pro are both reliable virtual machines which are easy to use.Parallels is however a lot more straightforward in terms of simplicity and ease of use when both installing Windows and using it to run Windows apps.With less lag while gaming using Parallels, it’s also a better choice for gamers that want to play Windows only games on a Mac.The downside is the subscription pricing model compared to VMWare Fusion ProVMware Fusion has really been catching up with Parallels over the last year though and what it is lacking in performance and integration with macOS, it certainly makes up for in price as it is 100% free.However, for how long that will remain the case is not certain. What About Boot Camp?Traditionally, Apple’s own Boot Camp tool has been