Parallels Desktop 12.1.1 (41491) (2024)

: Faster boot times and faster suspension of virtual machines.

: This specific build improved integration with macOS Sierra (10.12), ensuring smoother performance for virtual machines (VMs) running on that host OS. Parallels Desktop 12.1.1 (41491)

: Intelligent resource allocation that prevents the VM from hogging all Mac system memory. : Faster boot times and faster suspension of

: Parallels moved more aggressively toward a subscription model (Pro and Business editions), which frustrated users who preferred one-time purchases. : Parallels moved more aggressively toward a subscription

: If you were already on 12.0, build 41491 was a vital bug-fix update but didn't introduce major new features. Verdict

If you are looking for a review to decide whether to use it today, it is only recommended for users running on macOS Sierra or High Sierra. For modern hardware, you should look at Parallels Desktop 19 or 20 . If you'd like, I can help you:

In its prime, build 41491 was the most stable version of Parallels 12. However, . It does not support modern macOS versions (like Sonoma or Sequoia) or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips.