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How to disable Hyper-V in Windows 11
You might want to disable Hyper-V if you encounter performance issues in other hypervisors. Here's how to do so on a Windows 11 machine.
Hypervisors are a godsend when you want to test out a new operating system without tinkering with your PC's boot settings. Currently, VMWare Workstation and VirtualBox are the most popular tools for setting up virtual machines, though Hyper-V isn't too far behind. While it's not available on the Home edition of Windows 11, you're bound to see better performance on Hyper-V since it's a type-1 hypervisor.
Latest Parallels Desktop update makes it easier than ever to play games on a Mac
Don't install Windows just yet.
If you're a gamer with a Mac, you'll know the struggles of seeing Windows get all the hottest new games while macOS is left on the wayside. However, you're in luck; Parallels Desktop is here to save the day. The app lets you run a virtualization of Windows so you can play your favorite games, and it has just received a new update that makes the app better than ever before.
How to set up virtual machines on a NAS
If your NAS has a beefy CPU and lots of RAM, you can convert it into a server for hosting virtual machines
Virtual machines (VMs) offer a risk-free way to access new operating systems without actually installing them on your system. If you're using a PC, setting up VMs is quite straightforward: all you need to do is enable virtualization in the BIOS, install a hypervisor, and launch a virtual machine using the ISO file of an operating system.
How to install VMWare Tools on Ubuntu
After you install Ubuntu in any VMWare product like Fusion, Workstation, or Player, you'll need VMWare Tools to manage the operating system.
Ubuntu isn't just for running on physical hardware. If you're a more advanced user of this great Linux distribution, you might want to virtualize it separately from your main Windows (or other) operating system. VMware offers different products for this, including Fusion, Workstation, and Player, but for the best experience between your main OS and the guest Ubuntu OS, you'll want to install VMware Tools.
How many CPUs should I assign to a VM?
Want to increase the performance of your virtual machine? Here's everything you need to know before allocating more CPU cores to a VM.
Virtual machines (VM) are a godsend if you want to run multiple operating systems on your battlestation of a PC without modifying the boot settings. But just like all other technology, VMs have their limitations, and their inability to make the most of the host hardware is their biggest disadvantage. This issue is even more apparent in the case of virtual machines running on Type-2 hypervisors like VirtualBox and VMWare Workstation, as they have limited access to the system resources.
How to use a GPU in VirtualBox
VirtualBox and GPUs aren't very fond of each other, but here's how you can make them work together better.
The hardware acceleration a GPU provides is essential to PCs nowadays, and if you’re anything like me, you want everything on your PC to run smoothly as butter, whether it’s basic stuff like browsing and file management, or heavy-hitting applications like video games and photo and video editors. All of your components play a role in achieving this; all you need to do is have a wallet thick enough to sustain the blows of purchasing these latest and greatest components.
5 reasons you'll want to use a VM in 2023
Virtual machines offer an easy way to run a separate system within your PC, and here are five reasons why you should use them.
A virtual machine (VM) is a simulation that uses your system resources, including processor cores, memory, and storage, to boot into an operating system without affecting the host system. VMs are almost as old as regular PCs, tracing their origin back to the 1960s when developers at IBM sought to improve resource utilization with the help of virtualization. Since then, virtual machines have witnessed tremendous growth in popularity among causal users and developers.
What is Kali Linux? Everything to know about the popular Linux distro
One of the most-used Linux distros is Kali Linux, which is preferred by security professionals.
If you're disillusioned with Windows, Linux is probably the top alternative. While it has been around since the 90s, you might not have used any of its implementations or distributions (distros). Kali Linux is one such popular distro used primarily for cybersecurity. It might not be geared toward the average Linux user, but if you're a professional penetration tester or studying cybersecurity with an aim to get certified, Kali Linux is one of the best tools available.
Android 13 DP1 allows Google Pixel 6 to run full-fledged Windows 11 as a VM
The Android 13 DP1 unlocks the full KVM functionality on the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. You can now boot Windows 11 and Linux VMs on these phones.
If you are familiar with Windows 11, you have almost certainly heard of Windows Subsystem of Android. Microsoft constructed its Android compatibility layer on the foundation of Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is based on the company's Hyper-V virtualization platform. Google took a similar approach while designing the Linux app functionality in Chrome OS, but they relied on the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) of the Linux kernel as the hypervisor. Due to the fact that Android is built on top of the Linux kernel, the question may arise: Wouldn't it be technically possible to utilize KVM to run a virtual machine with another OS on any Android device? Well, if you have a Google Pixel 6/6 Pro and you are willing to flash the first Developer Preview build of Android 13, you can certainly achieve that feat.
How to add TPM on your VM for Windows 11: VMware, VirtualBox, Parallels Desktop, and Hyper-V
Planning to set up a Windows 11 VM? Here's how you can add a virtualized TPM 2.0 device on popular hypervisor platforms.
Windows 11 is a massive update, bringing a host of changes â ranging from a grand visual overhaul to enhancements like Microsoft Teams integration and support for running Android apps. When it comes to the system requirements for the new OS, Microsoft has made some significant changes as well. One of the more widely-criticized requirements is the need for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip. While that requirement is waived if youâre installing the current stable channel release of Windows 11 (Build 22000.x) in a virtual machine, Microsoft has started enforcing it on newer Dev channel builds.
If you are familiar with GNU/Linux-based operating systems, you have almost certainly heard of Wine. This great project allows you to run Windows applications without the need of installing a virtual machine. CrossOver Android is a similar concept, but it's made for Android tablets and Chromebooks running Intel hardware to allow these platforms to run full-fledged Windows software. The latest alpha build, version 4, has been released with support for Android Nougat.