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VirtualBox vs. VMware Player: The Best Virtual Machine for Windows

Which virtual machine software should you use? VirtualBox and VMware Player are two of the best options, so how do you choose between them?

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VirtualBox's Guest Additions: What They Are and How to Install Them

Guest Additions bring additional benefits to VirtualBox VMs, so you should take a minute to install them.

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How to Completely Uninstall Parallels From Your Mac

Don't need Parallels Desktop anymore? Here's how to uninstall it and remove any leftover files.

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How to Play Counter-Strike 2 on Your Mac

Although Macs aren't officially supported, you can still enjoy Counter Strike 2 with a workaround.

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How to Open a VMDK File in VirtualBox and VMWare Workstation

Looking to open a VMDK file using VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation? Here's how!

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VDI vs. VHD vs. VMDK vs. VHDX: Virtual Disk Image Formats Explained

With so many virtual disk image formats out there, you might wonder which one to use. Well, we've got you covered.

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VHD vs. VHDX: What Is the Difference and When Should You Use Them?

VHD and VHDX files sound similar but they have some key differences you should know about before using.

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How to Install Proxmox on an Intel NUC or x86 PC

Want to install Proxmox on an Intel NUC or x86 PC to create and manage virtual machines? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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How to Run VMs on Raspberry Pi Using Proxmox

Create and manage virtual machines on your Raspberry Pi with Proxmox. Here’s how to install it.

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9 Ways to Fix VMware's "Failed to Start the Virtual Machine" Error in Windows 11

Get back into your virtual machines with this VMware guide.

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How to Enable Hyper-V in Windows 11

If you like using virtual machines, then it's a good idea to learn how to use Hyper-V on Windows 11.

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How to Import a VDI File Into VirtualBox

Want a quick and easy way to run different operating systems inside VirtualBox without installing them? Try Virtual Disk Images!

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How to Install and Run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac

Virtualization software makes it easy to run Linux on an Apple silicon Mac. Whether you want to use Parallels Desktop or UTM, we've got you covered.

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How to Convert IMG File to VDI File Using Oracle VirtualBox

It's easy to convert files using VirtualBox.

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3 Ways to Transfer Files Between a Virtual Machine and PC on VMware and VirtualBox

Need to share data from a host PC to a virtual machine OS? Learn how to share data using copy and paste, USB, and shared folders.

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How to Create a Windows Virtual Machine in Linux With KVM

Setting up a Windows virtual machine in Linux with KVM is better than dual-booting. Here's how to get started.

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5 Ways to Play Your Favorite Games on a Mac

Are you a gamer who owns a Mac? Here are your options if you're looking to play your favorite AAA titles.

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How to Play the Full Version of Baldur’s Gate 3 on an M1 or M2 Mac Using CrossOver

The long-awaited full version of Baldur's Gate 3 is out! If you're a Mac gamer then fear not—here's how you can join the adventure using CrossOver.

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