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Clash Verge is a widely used proxy client on Windows, helping users optimize network access and manage traffic routing. At the same time, many people also run VMware Workstation or VMware Player on the same PC to host virtual machines (VMs). However, when Clash Verge is running on the host PC, the VMware virtual machines may experience problems with no internet connectivity. Why the Virtual Machine Has No Internet By default, newly created VMware virtual machines use NAT (Network Address Translation) networking mode. In NAT mode, the VM connects to the internet via the host’s virtual network adapter, appearing to external networks as part of the host machine. ...

On November 11, 2024, VMware announced via its official blog that its two major desktop virtualization products, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion, will be free for all users, including commercial, educational, and individual users. This significant change marks the end of paid subscriptions for the Pro versions of these products, highlighting VMware’s shift in market strategy and its keen understanding of user needs. ...

After being acquired by Broadcom, VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for all users, including commercial, educational, and individual users. Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro have two license models now. Users will decide based on their use case whether a commercial license is required. Both Workstation and Fusion can be downloaded from the Broadcom Support Portal. However, the design of VMware’s website is BAD, and Broadcom is even WORSE. It takes a significant amount of time before you can download successfully. ...