How to optimize MacOS and/or Parallels for exclusively running a Windows 10 VM

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I have the following MacBook Pro configuration
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 16" running MacOS Big Sur
  • 2.3 Ghz 8 Core Intel Core i9
  • 32 GB 2667 DDR4 RAM
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB and Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB
  • 3 external monitors:
    • 1x DP via CalDigit TS3 Plus Dock
    • 2x HDMI via USB C to HDMI cable
For reasons out of my control I cannot install Windows 10 using Boot Camp so I am running Windows 10 in a Parallels VM.
I am not doing anything or running anything else in MacOS. I turn the machine on, log in to MacOS, and then start the the Windows 10 VM in full screen and all monitors.
Since I am exclusively using the Windows 10 VM I want to make it as fast/smooth as possible. So far I configured my VM like so:
  • 2 processors
  • 24576 MB RAM (24 GB)
  • Adaptive Hypervisor checked
  • 512 MB Graphics
  • Resolution = Best for external displays
Is there anything else I can set/configure/do with my MacOS host machine or the VM to make my Windows 10 VM experience better?
 
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