All posts by Lindsay Scarpello

7 Things About Parallels Access Your Boss Wants to Know

We’ve all been there—you’re out and about, but you get an email from your boss asking for an urgent file. Thankfully, you can do this: That’s right—with Parallels Access, it’s easy to get what you need anytime, anywhere. As the typical 9-to-5 workday continues to evolve, remote access and productivity tools are becoming even more […]

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Windows 9 Users Outraged They Won’t Get Windows 10 For Free

Featured image courtesy of Daze Info. Despite the positive reaction so far to Windows 10, Microsoft isn’t out of the gate just yet—by announcing that the free upgrade to Windows 10 will only be available to Windows 7 and 8 users, they’ve frustrated all of their users who took a risk on Windows 9. Here […]

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10 Resources Every Remote Worker Should Bookmark

It’s undeniable: working remotely is the way of the future. More and more companies are investing in employees that don’t work the typical 9 to 5 because it actually raises productivity while providing flexibility to employees. On top of that, increasingly sophisticated tools are emerging for the remote worker—including Parallels Access, of course! Despite the […]

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Alternative OSes in Parallels Desktop

We talk a lot about Windows, but did you know that you can run more than just Windows in your virtual machine? Well, you can! Apart from Windows, Parallels Desktop supports numerous other major operating systems. You may have heard of a few of them: Slideshow images in order: Linux, Ubuntu, Chrome OS, Mageia, FreeBSD, […]

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A Quick History of Web Browsers (Infographic)

Which web browser you use depends on more than just personal preference—for instance, you can obviously only use Apple’s Safari on a Mac. Thankfully, with Parallels Desktop 10, you can use pretty much whichever web browser you’ve got your heart set on. In fact, you can even use multiple browsers at once! (This is especially […]

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The Evolution of iOS (Infographic)

So much happened in 2007—writers went on strike, the Colts won the Super Bowl, and sadly, Harry Potter ended forever (not counting movies or spin-offs). Oh, and of course, Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone. Since then, much has changed. The iPhone and iPad have dominated the mobile market, and the next up-and-comer is likely […]

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What’s Your Windows Wallpaper? Plus Best Places for Beautiful Backgrounds

One of the less-talked about perks of having both a Windows desktop and a Mac desktop in one computer is the bonus of two backgrounds. A beautiful, inspirational background can really help you work creatively and strategically. Plus, when you’re consistently working in two different OSes, the difference in backgrounds can signify how you use […]

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Things You Can Do While Waiting for Windows Updates to Install

It’s the end of the day. Sighing, you start your daily ritual of closing any programs or tabs on your computer. Finally, you go to shut down your Windows virtual machine on Parallels Desktop—you’ll see the happy little Windows flag again in the morning—when the worst happens: The dreaded Windows updates have struck once again! […]

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From Windows 1 to Windows 10 in 30 Years

Featured images courtesy of Microsoft. Believe it or not, it’s been 30 years since Microsoft introduced Windows, arguably the most popular operating system in the world. Since its debut in 1985, a lot has changed in the world of the PC—but a lot has also stayed the same. See for yourself by clicking through our […]

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Parallels Access is on Product Hunt!

Guess what, Parallels Access fans? We’re on Product Hunt! Check it out—Sergey Kudryashov, CEO of Softorino, kindly included Parallels Access in his Product Hunt collection “Better Together”, which recommends products that make your Mac and iPhone work together even better. To be perfectly candid, we completely agree with his assessment. Thanks, Sergey! But that’s not […]

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