Parallels has been paving the way for a kind of dual booting: Mac OS + Windows for years now. And they recently just got better. Starting today, the latest version of Parallels Desktop 10 is now available for purchase.
Version 10 brings forth Mac’s latest OS w/ Yosemite as it brings many of the newer Apple features. As well as Mountain Lion + Mavericks features/support. So that means you can use the Windows 8 Start screen as Launchpad, 3-button support, iMessage/SMS support on Windows, iCloud Drive support, Spotlight + Notification Center, use Windows version of Office, and more.
Parallels 10 allows for an easy way to install virtual machines (Windows, Linux, Ubuntu) on your Mac. This could help minimize slow performance for heavy processing tasks like gaming, editing, and such.
Parallels Desktop 10 is now available online and your local electronic retailers. Previous owners will have to pay $50, $80 for new customers, and $40 for students.
