This specific update resolved several annoying integration issues that users faced in earlier builds of version 14:
For users on older Intel-based Macs, Parallels 14 remains a popular choice for its balance of performance and compatibility with older macOS versions like Mojave. However, if you have moved to modern chips, you will need to upgrade to the latest version (e.g., Parallels 20) to run Windows 11 on the ARM architecture. Parallels Desktop 14.1.2 (45479)
: Addressed crashes in specialized software like Rhino 6 and resolved graphics artifacts in Microsoft PowerPoint and SketchUp Viewer . : Performance benchmarks showed up to an 80%
: Performance benchmarks showed up to an 80% faster application launch time and 10% faster boot times compared to version 13. Parallels Desktop 14.1.2 (45479)
: Fixed an issue where Windows would fail to switch to Coherence mode (merging Mac and Windows apps into one desktop) when using external displays.
: A new "Free Up Disk Space" tool allowed users to reclaim up to 20 GB of space per virtual machine by automatically compressing virtual disks.