When it comes to productivity applications, Microsoft Word takes the cake. In fact, I’d even go so far to say that Microsoft Word is more than a productivity app; it’s a utility. A necessity for anyone who owns a computer—and yes, even if you own a Mac. I use Microsoft Word every day. I used […]
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For some users still transitioning from PC to Mac, the experience can be a bit jarring. All of those new commands, programs, and file types can confuse even the most tech-savvy. Rest assured, you’ll get into the groove of things in no time. Still, there are a couple of questions that always seem to come […]
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Just like Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office has evolved significantly over the years. From the introduction of powerhouse applications like Excel, Word and PowerPoint; to the rise and fall of Clippy, Office has changed a lot. Even so, it’s remained the stalwart solution for work and productivity—whether you’re on a PC, or a Mac. (Thanks, Parallels […]
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While we’ve reminisced about Windows in both slideshow and infographic form here on the Parallels blog, we’ve yet to view the history of Microsoft’s mighty OS through the lens of its users. We know exactly how Windows itself has evolved over the past thirty years, but how have we, the users, changed? This infographic shows […]
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If you asked me how I felt about Microsoft Paint back in, let’s say, 2002, I would’ve told you how awesome it was. Back then, I was just another kid with a PC who loved using Paint to manipulate pictures of boy bands, fan art and other such pre-teen nerd activities. If you fast-forwarded to […]
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Coming off of our amazing time at Adobe Max just last week, the Parallels team is still feeling the love for anything and everything Adobe. After all, we use Creative Cloud almost every day in our office! Still, for users new to Adobe’s impressive suite of products, it can be daunting to learn how to […]
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In a recent article by Mary Branscombe over at CIO, she discusses the alarming rate at which Macs are emerging in the workspace—and even more alarming, the lack of businesses that are actually managing those Macs. “You almost certainly already have Macs in your business, connecting to your network and downloading key business documents. You just […]
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m an Apple fan. My house is an Apple household, complete with two iPhones, an iPad, two MacBook Airs and a mighty iMac. Even with all of that love for Apple hardware and software, I still prefer Microsoft Outlook (specifically for Windows) to Mac Mail. Why run Outlook on Mac instead […]
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You’ve heard of Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, but do you know everything it can do? We’re not even talking about increased speed, better battery life or improved functionality—we’re talking chatting up Cortana, toggling in and out of Coherence Mode in a single click, and tons more. Running Windows (or practically any other OS, for […]
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Anybody who codes regularly or hates formatting discrepancies has a fondness for a good, basic text-editing program. Say what you like about these no-frills text editors, but they’re useful and easy to use. A perennial favorite amongst users: Windows Notepad. Notepad is a fan-favorite for a lot of reasons—for instance, its familiarity; its ability to […]
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