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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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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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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If you don’t already own a Mac, it’s time to make the switch. Here are our ten reasons for immediate Apple adoption—and not a single one mentions owning one just because they’re “cool” (which, to be honest, they just are): 1. Hardware, meet software. While Microsoft only makes the software for machines manufactured by Dell, […]
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Guest blog by Dhruba Jyoti Das, Parallels Support Team I’m sure many users have encountered the following scenario after successfully installing Parallels Desktop for the first time—they buy a digital copy of Windows from Microsoft and…find out they can only use an .iso image or a CD to install Windows on Parallels Desktop. Sound familiar? If so, read on […]
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We’ve come to give an answer to that oftentimes perplexing question: how often should you shut down your Parallels Desktop virtual machine? The answer: it depends. Just like the debate on whether or not you should shut down your computer every day, it really depends on your needs. Think of your VM like your computer. […]
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Working with a team can be challenging at times. Working in an open concept office—like we do at Parallels—can be even more challenging. So how does one approach this workplace battlefield? As someone with experience, I’m here to help guide you: Problem 1: The conference room poacher is back. They see you, but they’re not […]
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