VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion is a professional virtualization software that allows Mac users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously alongside macOS without rebooting. It creates isolated virtual machines that can run guest operating systems with near-native performance, making it essential for developers, IT professionals, and users who need access to Windows-specific applications or cross-platform testing environments. Key features include seamless integration between host and guest systems, snapshot capabilities for system state management, and support for demanding applications. VMware Fusion is widely used in enterprise environments and by professionals who require reliable, high-performance virtualization for productivity workflows, software development, and system administration tasks.
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1 suggestionVMware Fusion now offers native Apple Silicon support starting with version 13, which was specifically designed for Apple Silicon Macs. The current version (13.6) runs natively on Apple Silicon and supports ARM-based guest operating systems like Windows 11 ARM64. You can download the latest version directly from VMware's official website, and the software is now available for free for personal use. While some users report that certain components may still run through Rosetta translation, the core application provides native ARM64 support with significantly better performance than running the older Intel-only version through emulation.
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This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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