Have you ever wondered if you could use Parallels Desktop to run CAD (computer-aided design) software? You can! In fact, Parallels recently interviewed Seattle-based designer Jon Ellison, who uses SolidWorks—a widely used, Windows-based solid modeling CAD software—in conjunction with Parallels Desktop every day on his Mac: Parallels: Hello Jon! What do you use SolidWorks for? […]
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Guest blog by Dhruba Jyoti Das, Parallels Support Team Your home may be packed with more than one Mac plus other devices, but if you’re like a lot of other households, you have a central “family” Mac. This is the computer located in a high-traffic area such as the living room, kitchen, etc. Each family member […]
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I have to come clean and admit something really embarrassing—even though I’ve been a Parallels Desktop user for almost a year now, I just got into using Coherence mode. I know, I know—what was I waiting for? Honestly, I don’t know. I think I had just gotten used to viewing my virtual machine in full […]
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With the official release of Windows 10 just around the corner, we’re waxing nostalgic over our favorite versions of the OS. In fact, we even put together this multi-page slideshow of Windows over the years. However, if you prefer a visual summary, check out this awesome infographic detailing the history of Windows from humble start to OS superpower […]
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School may have just let out, but some students are already snagging the tech they’ll need for next semester. According to the latest annual report by the American College Health Association, roughly 81% of students report extreme exhaustion from their first year of college. Thankfully, with the help of technology, we’ve found the ultimate gadgets to help melt […]
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Guest blog by Sergei Bobrovnik, Parallels Support Team Sometimes Windows hangs, freezes, or works slowly. Sometimes you can’t install an application, use the Internet, or errors start popping up. There are many different issues that can bar you from enjoying the performance of your Windows virtual machine or PC. These problems may be signs that some of the […]
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If you’re new to Mac, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our (always growing and being added to) list of resources for Mac users, new and old: General Info & Switching to Mac Apple Support Documentation & User Manuals – Guides for learning how to set up, use and troubleshoot your Mac and/or other Apple […]
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Guest blog by Ram Chavali, Parallels Support Team As I recently described in my previous blog post, snapshots in Parallels Desktop can be a really useful feature for almost all users. But did you know you can also create another virtual machine based on these snapshots? I know, I know—you’re probably thinking: “Why would I […]
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In a lot of ways, mornings are magical. You get up, you get ready for the day, and you (hopefully) get a steaming mug of coffee before you sit down at your desk. Then, you start (or open, or shake awake) your computer. A bevy of emotions hit you—here they are, expressed in stock photos: […]
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Are you a PC ninja—a.k.a. a “Winja”? Check out this awesome infographic from PC Ninja to find out if you embody all of the assets required to be dubbed a master of Windows. If you’re running any version of Windows on Parallels Desktop for Mac, it’s likely that you boast at least a few of […]
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