Category Archives: Infographic

7 Microsoft Excel Tricks Everyone Should Know

We all know and love Microsoft Excel, especially when you can run it on Mac using Parallels Desktop. It comes as no surprise that like the rest of Office, Excel is one of the most popular programs in the world. But for Excel newbies, sometimes using the powerful spreadsheet software can get a little confusing. […]

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How to Save a Wet Smartphone

If you haven’t yet experienced that BLOOP then splash noise and the sinking realization that it was your smartphone—the magic computer you keep in your pocket that has ALL of your contacts, apps, direct access to your work computer, and GAMES —that just went into the water, then you‘re one of the lucky few. Resist […]

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How to Turn Your Phone into a Security Camera (Infographic)

You’ve patiently waited for your contract to renew (or you not-so-patiently paid out of pocket) and got yourself a new smartphone! We all know that new phone feeling is pretty intoxicating, but what do you do with your old phone? You can’t just ditch it in the recycling bin—think of how many hours of Star Wars: […]

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The Evolution of Windows Users (Infographic)

While we’ve reminisced about Windows in both slideshow and infographic form here on the Parallels blog, we’ve yet to view the history of Microsoft’s mighty OS through the lens of its users. We know exactly how Windows itself has evolved over the past thirty years, but how have we, the users, changed? This infographic shows […]

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11 Things You Can Do With Parallels Desktop 11 (Infographic)

You’ve heard of Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, but do you know everything it can do? We’re not even talking about increased speed, better battery life or improved functionality—we’re talking chatting up Cortana, toggling in and out of Coherence Mode in a single click, and tons more. Running Windows (or practically any other OS, for […]

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The Evolution of Video Game Controllers (Infographic)

Picking your favorite video game controller is as contended as picking your favorite game—more than one fight has broken out in my house about how awesome the Dreamcast was vs. how terrible its controller was! It’s been a long road from Tennis for Two to our Xbox One controllers (and my gaming mouse and mechanical […]

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How to Save Your Smartphone Battery (Interactive Infographic)

Raise your hand if you’ve drained your battery more than once in a day! I love my smartphone, but I clearly use it more than what this little battery can handle. (I’m looking at you, Fallout Shelter—that game sucks more battery and time out of my day than anything else.) There are lots of tips […]

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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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The Only Windows vs. Mac Comparison You’ll Ever Need

It’s that age-old question: Mac, or PC? When it comes to Windows vs. Mac, the debate can get tedious, especially when you start looking at what you might need vs. what you might want. A lot depends on your preferences as well as what you need your computer to do for you. What makes the […]

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All the Best Mac Multi-Touch (Swipe) Gestures (Infographic)

Your Magic Trackpad is one of the most efficient ways to navigate around OS X. Utilizing these Swipe gestures ultimately allows your Mac to serve you even better. From multi-tasking between work projects to quickly checking your notification center for the latest social update, here are the most popular/utilized swipe gestures for your Mac (OS […]

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