Category Archives: Remote Access App

Working Remotely this Holiday Season? Don’t Forget to Download Parallels Access

Do you have senioritis at the end of the year, getting antsy to get out of the office for a few days to disconnect from work and connect with family and friends? I know I do. I also know that the second I check my phone when I’m home for the holidays, there will be […]

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Customer Story: Police Department Uses Parallels Access on Patrol

The following post is a customer story submitted to our Advocacy program by Robert Dauberman. We are incredibly thankful to Robert for sharing his story with us and allowing us to share it with you. Read on for Andy’s experience choosing and using Parallels Access to great effect! Name: Robert Dauberman Geography: South Bloomfield Police Department, Ohio USA Industry: Law Enforcement […]

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12 Things You Can Do When Your Internet Goes Down During the Holidays

You’ve tried to run the speed test; you’ve rebooted the router; you’ve even thought about calling the Geek Squad—and then it dawns on you. You’re home for the holidays, and you have no internet. (Insert Twilight Zone creepy music here in your head.) Here are twelve things you can do when your Internet goes down […]

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Parallels Access on the iPad Pro

Parallels received its first iPad Pro the other day, and I was able to use it for a few days. Man that screen is big! The first thing I did was to install Parallels Access (version 3.0.2) from the iTunes App Store, and check out how well it works. I tested Mac apps, Windows apps, the […]

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File Sharing in Parallels Access 3.0

There are a number of great features in the recently released Parallels Access 3.0, but the one I believe that I’ll use the most is the ability to share files directly from my Mac, without any uploading to a cloud service. Don’t get me wrong—I love the Cloud, and Dropbox has saved me more times […]

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What Apps Can’t You Live Without?

The average smartphone user spends roughly 3 hours a day using their device. Admittedly, it can be hard to unglue ourselves from those screens when amazing apps are constantly being developed. The Parallels team is definitely guilty of a little app addiction—in fact, we decided to compile a list of awesome apps out there! Here […]

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What to Do When You Forget Your Phone at Home

We’ve all experienced that jarring, soul-sucking moment when you’re already at work and realize you forgot your smartphone at home. When this happens to you, here’s exactly what to do, step-by-step: Step 1 Don’t panic! Step 2 Seriously, calm down. You’ve got this! You can make it one day without your smartphone. We promise. Step 3 […]

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Apple is Fixing UI Issue in iOS 9

It’s no secret that I‘m an Apple zealot down to the very marrow of my bones. But that doesn’t mean that I never use a Windows app—after all, there are some times that you just have to use IE, and that is what Parallels Desktop is for. My zealous nature also doesn’t mean that I […]

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New to iPhone or iPad? All the Best iOS Resources

Recently, we introduced our (always growing) list of resources for Mac owners. We decided to compile a similar list for those of you who have recently taken the plunge and bought your first iPhone or iPad. Check it out and help us grow the list—we’d love to hear about some of your preferred apps!   General Info […]

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How to Stay Sane When Working Remotely

If you’re not careful, working remotely can sometimes lead to an unhealthy work-life balance. No one wants that! Here are five ways to stay sane when working remotely, but still power through each work day with major productivity: Take breaks. Go ahead and click on that Buzzfeed article. Science has proven that taking regular brain breaks […]

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