All posts by Lindsay Scarpello

Ode to Clippy, the Microsoft Word Paper Clip

What’s the best thing to come out of the Windows 10 launch? Believe it or not, it isn’t a specific feature—it was this sketch from Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show featuring “Clippit” or “Clippy”, the handy paperclip from past versions of Microsoft Word. Talk about a Throwback Thursday! (Heads up: the below video is […]

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Introducing Parallels Access 3.0

Say hello to Parallels Access 3.0! What’s new in this update? We’ve got a bevy of awesome new features in this release of Parallels Access— we’ve added large file sharing for both iOS and Android that requires no cloud service and wastes no time uploading files of any size with the ability to manage everything […]

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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard about Mac

One of the reasons the Mac is continuously growing in popularity is that it doesn’t require a ton of upkeep to run smoothly. Apple hardware and software is well-known for being relatively user-friendly and easy to maintain. Despite Apple’s stellar reputation when it comes to the Mac, we’ve heard some troubling advice in regards to […]

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This is What Tim Cook, Steve Jobs & Bill Gates’ Signatures Say About Them

Believe it or not, there’s one thing formulaic crime shows get right—your signature really does reveal a lot about you. For example, handwriting analysts agree that a clear and legible signature is indicative of a person whose personality is open and straightforward. With that in mind, what do you think top tech personalities signatures say […]

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Need to Run Older Software? Do it with Parallels Desktop

One of the biggest benefits of Parallels Desktop is the ability to run multiple OSes, including those that are a few years old. If you’re wondering why you’d even want to run an out of date operating system, here are just a few reasons: 1. You’re a developer or power user and need to test […]

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What to Do When You Forget Your Phone at Home

We’ve all experienced that jarring, soul-sucking moment when you’re already at work and realize you forgot your smartphone at home. When this happens to you, here’s exactly what to do, step-by-step: Step 1 Don’t panic! Step 2 Seriously, calm down. You’ve got this! You can make it one day without your smartphone. We promise. Step 3 […]

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Today’s Hardest Computer Problems (Infographic)

With super-smart tech toys like the Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Microsoft HoloLens becoming reality rather than science fiction, it almost feels greedy to talk about problems we can’t yet solve with technology. But the problems persist. (Personally, I can’t wait for someone to crack teleportation. Scotty, where are you?) Still, that doesn’t mean that […]

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Things You Can Do While Waiting for iOS Updates to Install

It always inevitably comes at the worst time possible—the dreaded notification to end all notifications: Say hello to the only thing more never-ending than Windows updates: a software update for your iOS device. Find a comfy place to sit back and relax (preferably with a power outlet nearby)—you’re going to be idle for a while. […]

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Parallels 10 for 10: All Apple, All the Time

It’s the last day of our #Parallels10for10 giveaway, and the Parallels team wanted to take this opportunity to share the love for a gadget that is truly awesome—the Apple TV! Seriously, though—as Apple aficionados, we can all get behind the seamless experience of the Apple TV. On a personal note, I especially love the Apple […]

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Parallels 10 for 10: Dress Up Your MacBook with RAWBKNY

When talking about some of our favorite things we use here at Parallels, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention something as stylish and functional as accessories by RAWBKNY. In fact, our Sr. Director of Global Online Marketing, Farees, sports a Parallels-branded RAWBKNY case that always grabs attention—no matter where in the world he […]

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