One of the biggest benefits of Parallels Desktop is the ability to run multiple OSes, including those that are a few years old. If you’re wondering why you’d even want to run an out of date operating system, here are just a few reasons: 1. You’re a developer or power user and need to test […]
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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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This blog post is being reprinted with permission from the original author, Carl Franklin. We are extremely excited and pleased to get to share his post as a special guest blog this week! Read on to learn about his experience choosing and using Parallels Desktop on his MacBook Pro. I went searching for the ultimate developer machine […]
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A life-long PC user may view making the switch to Mac as intimidating. Believe it or not, this anxiety-ridden transition can actually be pretty easy! All you need to ensure success with your new Mac are these shortcuts: Still need Windows? Parallels Desktop is perfect for you. (Bonus: you can start a free trial right now.) […]
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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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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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