To get a basic install going on Apple Silicon Macs... 1. Download ISO for arm64 from Canonical Site 2. Create a new VM, install from ISO and choose the ISO that was downloaded 3. Install using default settings 4. After final reboot, you'll notice GUI is missing. 5. Log into terminal session and type: sudo apt update sudo apt install --reinstall gdm3 ubuntu-desktop sudo systemctl restart gdm3 6. GUI should start. 7. Install parallels tool from 'Actions' menu 8. Done.