Clicking the virtual machine icon in the dock in Coherence mode reveals the Windows Start menu on your Mac desktop, which is definitely a convenient feature.

Click the final Next, then Finish, and your virtual machine will appear in the Virtual PC Console. Insert an operating system installation CD and double-click the virtual-machine icon in the ...

What does virtual machine actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

In certain ways, a virtual machine is the most effective option because it allows you to control how much disk space, memory, and other resources are allocated to running the operating system.

Have you every wondered, "What is a virtual machine?" In these days of virtualization, the term is getting more common. Here's what it means.