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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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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Being in love means staying loyal and committed to the one. But when it comes to your favorite devices why choose only one when you can share the love with all. This Valentine’s Day, tear down the walls between Mac and Windows and spread your love for all your devices with a little help from Parallels. […]
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Parallels Support team guest authors: Swati Swaroop Hey folks, do you have trouble launching a third-party application on macOS Sierra? Chances are, this app is simply not compatible with the latest Mac operating system. Check your program system requirements to see if that is the case. Alright, let’s assume you found out it’s not compatible. But […]
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Sometimes you encounter a website that requires Internet Explorer (IE), as in Figure 1. This blog post will compare opening IE for such a website on your Mac using Parallels Desktop 12, and using Boot Camp. Both alternatives here use a 2012 MacBook Pro running macOS Sierra (10.12.1) and Windows 10. Bottom Line: While the […]
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Parallels Desktop 12 Update 1 adds even greater support for Microsoft Ink. (You can read an overview of Ink on the Mac here.) In earlier blog posts, I have focused on the use of Ink in the Office for Windows 2016 applications (Word, Excel, etc.). In this blog post, I will specifically discuss the uses […]
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Today we released Parallels Toolbox for Mac, version 1.5. In this blog post, I will tell you and show you what is in this new release. As you may recall, Toolbox 1.2 and 1.3 were released in the fall of 2016. These releases added five new tools (Launch, Eject Volumes, Take Photo, Take Video, and […]
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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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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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Together with our partner Douglas Stewart EDU Ltd we will be at Bett Show in London this year: When? 25 -28 January 2017 Where? ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom Stand? B425 What is Bett Show? The Bett Show (British Educational Training and Technology Show) is an annual trade […]
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