All posts by Kayla Myrhow

5 Reasons Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Is Better than VMWare Fusion 8.5

For the last 10 years, the best and most comprehensive option to run Windows® on Mac® has been Parallels Desktop for Mac. Our competitors all have one thing in common: They use cost as a driving reason as to why you should not use Parallels Desktop. However, our competitors often fail to mention the vast […]

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5 Reasons Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Is Better than VMWare Fusion 8.5

For the last 10 years, the best and most comprehensive option to run Windows® on Mac® has been Parallels Desktop for Mac. Our competitors all have one thing in common: They use cost as a driving reason as to why you should not use Parallels Desktop. However, our competitors often fail to mention the vast […]

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How to Run ArcGIS on Mac with Parallels Desktop for Mac

Meet an experienced manager with technical expertise in the areas of GIS, international development, and humanitarian aid, John Steed, the director of geospatial services for Tesla Government Inc. runs ArcGIS on Mac using Parallels Desktop for Mac. ArcGIS is a powerful leader in the Windows software sphere for creating maps, web applications, 3D, and data-driven […]

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Happy 33rd Birthday, Macintosh!

  Thirty-three years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh 128k. This launched the pivotal definition of home computing. Flash forward to 2017 and Apple holds numerous records in top technology, computer sales, and “Apple” is more than just a house-hold name; it’s a way of life. Re-live the nostalgic unveiling below: Credit: macessentials YouTube […]

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New Year New Mac Best Practices

  We’ve put together some of our best practices when unboxing that shiny new Mac you may have spoiled yourself with or received as a gift from a friend, family member, or work this holiday season. Starting with a fresh machine is, hands down, the best way to kick off a productive year. Here’s the […]

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Use Multiple Monitors Full Screen with Parallels Desktop for Mac

Whether you’re a fresh adopter of virtual machines or a longtime lover of virtualization, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac has optimized support for your external monitors and Full Screen mode! You can view your Parallels Desktop VM on your native display or an external monitor so it looks just like it would if you were […]

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How to run Microsoft SQL & Visual Studio on Mac using Parallels Desktop

At Parallels, we love sharing our customers’ success stories! Recently, Tim Goldstein, a leading business intelligence analyst, database architect, and senior developer specializing in the Microsoft SQL server tool set, implemented a more agile development process with Parallels Desktop for Mac. Goldstein’s new process has been a great success and proven Parallels Desktop to be […]

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Parallels Desktop Holiday Mac Bundle – $489 worth of savings!

 ‘Tis the season for savings! Here at Parallels we want to how our immense appreciation to our customers by offering a holiday lineup of premium applications to save you some money this season. From now until December 31st we will offer 7 free applications when you buy Parallels Desktop for Mac. That’s a 91% discount […]

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Parallels Desktop for Mac Black Friday!

Transform your Mac into the ultimate productivity machine this season with our Black Friday Bundle. Our tradition of offering a premium Black Friday software bundle for Mac users continues this year with incredible savings—up to $430 worth of top-rated Mac applications! Want to save a ton of money PLUS benefit from these great applications? Buy […]

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How an IT Manager Leverages Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition to Reduce Time and Hardware Costs While Running Windows and Linux on a Mac

Guest blog post by user Andrew Derse Virtualization offers unparalleled cost reduction, productivity, and time savings for IT managers and system admins. With the capability to run Windows and Linux seamlessly on Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition can expedite usability and lessen headaches when managing a company’s environment. Since 1998, industry professionals have […]

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