Category Archives: Parallels Desktop for Mac

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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Employee Interview: Five Minutes with Parallels’ Kevin Greely

Check it out—Scott Patterson, Assistant Editor of Education Technology Solutions in Australia, recently interviewed Parallels’ own Kevin Greely. Read their conversation, discussing the ‘School of the Future’, BYOD, and more emerging trends in technology:   Based on what you are seeing, what does the ‘School of the Future’ look like? Kevin, Parallels: I’m 20 years […]

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First Look: Windows 10 Technical Preview

Last month, I wrote about installing the Window 10 Technical Preview in Parallels Desktop. It was great to see others also write about this really easy and convenient way to “kick the tires” of an OS under development. Now I’ll tell you about my first month of use. You won’t, however, have to wade through this entire blog […]

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How to Use Parallels Desktop Snapshots

Guest blog by Ram Chavali, Parallels Support Team In the age of cyber-attacks, data leaks and computer viruses, people tend to back up their computers more often. Virtual machines should be backed up from time to time too. However, it can be difficult and time-consuming to create multiple backups, especially if you’re using an external […]

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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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Migrating Your Windows PC to Mac in Parallels Desktop

Guest blog by Manoj Dhanasekar, Parallels Support Team Have you recently switched to Mac but still need some of your Windows programs? Are you about to ditch your old PC? Wait! Give it one last chance. You can actually migrate your Windows–including all of your programs and files–to your Mac. How? Read on: To import your […]

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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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Where Are the Best Gadgets? On Pinterest!

It’s 2015 and somehow we’re still waiting for widespread hoverboards and affordable smarthomes to permeate the gadget market. What gives? Luckily, at Parallels, we’ve created a Gadgets & Gizmos board on Pinterest to satiate our lust for gadgets while we wait. In other words, we’ve done the work for you when it comes to curating the […]

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Limited Time Offer: Work Smarter With the Ultimate Mac Pack Smart Buy Bundle! (79% Off Savings)

Buy or upgrade to Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac and get five more apps to make you and your Mac smarter.   Work smarter, not harder. This quote is the basis for our Ultimate Mac Pack Smart Buy bundle, which begins on March 10th. With the apps in this bundle, it’s a certified smart buy […]

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