All posts by Kayla Myrhow

macOS Sierra and Parallels Desktop for Mac

macOS Sierra and Parallels Desktop With every new release from Apple, Parallels Desktop consistently builds a better product for customers. With macOS Sierra’s release, we wanted to touch base and provide some peace of mind. Simply put: we’ve got you covered. Our engineers have been hard at work since they got their hands on the […]

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How to Run Microsoft Access on Mac

Software developers, data architects and power users whom use Macs have expressed a need to run Microsoft Access. Firstly, if you fall into this category, Parallels Desktop for Mac can assist you with developing application software without reformatting or rebooting your machine. Secondly, users can create tables, queries, forms, and reports that connect their projects […]

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HotFix release details for Parallels Desktop for Mac 12

Our engineers have been hard at work after we released Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac was released! We’re committed to bringing you the best product we can provide; Hundreds of development hours go into Parallels Desktop so we would like to share with you the latest HotFix details released September 19th, 2016. HotFix Parallels Desktop […]

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Introducing: Parallels Toolbox

Here at Parallels, we’re excited as Parallels Toolbox for Mac joins our long history of innovating products designed and built around fulfilling our customers’ needs. Ever find yourself searching “How to take a screenshot on a Mac?” or “How to keep computer wake during presentation mode?” or “How to download a video from YouTube or […]

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Parallels Desktop for Mac is officially 10 years old!

Thank you to all of you for 10 amazing years, and more to come! Parallels Desktop for Mac is officially 10 years old! Holy crow! We send heartfelt gratitude for the immense amount of support shown by our over seven million loyal customers worldwide. Since the inception of Parallels Desktop in 2006 we have stayed […]

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The Story of Parallels: A Leader in Virtualization

From its humble beginnings as a small startup, Parallels Inc. always envisioned a new way to approach virtualized computing. The story behind Parallels dictates a company filled with dozens of innovative industry firsts introduced with every new product release over the years. This unrivaled leadership in innovation began in 2006 with the introduction of mainstream virtualization on […]

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The Evolution of Parallels Desktop

Over the years, the evolution of Parallels Desktop has been significant, maintaining global leadership in cross-platform solutions. This unrivaled leadership began in 2006 with the introduction of mainstream virtualization on Mac computers by utilizing the Apple-intel architecture, and has continued today by bringing Microsoft’s personal assistant, Cortana, to your Mac in 2015. By supporting both businesses and individuals our customers take advantage […]

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All the Must-Have Apps: Your Picks!

Recently, we shared our must-have apps and asked you to share yours. Here’s what you came up with: Most Popular: Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Pinterest, and Tumblr No surprise here—social apps help keep us connected to family, friends, and our ever-evolving technological world. Regardless of whether you think you need a smartphone or not, these apps have […]

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The Only Windows vs. Mac Comparison You’ll Ever Need

It’s that age-old question: Mac, or PC? When it comes to Windows vs. Mac, the debate can get tedious, especially when you start looking at what you might need vs. what you might want. A lot depends on your preferences as well as what you need your computer to do for you. What makes the […]

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What Apps Can’t You Live Without?

The average smartphone user spends roughly 3 hours a day using their device. Admittedly, it can be hard to unglue ourselves from those screens when amazing apps are constantly being developed. The Parallels team is definitely guilty of a little app addiction—in fact, we decided to compile a list of awesome apps out there! Here […]

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