10/09/2010 |
Parallels Desktop, many a Mac-user's go to solution for getting Windows on their Apple machine, just announced version 6.0, increasing support for 3D games and applications, enabling the same shortcuts work across operating systems, and making things snappier all around.More »...Parallels, Inc. has taken the wrappings off of its new desktop virtualization software (yes, the same app which was already spotted on some store shelves -- looks like a few retailers jumped the gun), and provided TUAW with a look. The update adds over 80 new and enhanced features, with better su...
Dear Aunt TUAW,I am new to the Mac community, and there are some programs that are unsupported on the Mac and I know there are a few options to run Windows on a Mac. When I search online for the best options and answers to my questions (what is the best option, do I need a Windows license/disc, d...
I last looked at Windows gaming options on OS X in 2010;the choices haven’t gotten any better. However, Parallels 7 was recently released and boasts improved Windows performance in a virtualized environment, so it’s time to take another look.I tested these three games using my 2011 15...
The Parallels Mobile app (US$4.99 intro price, regular price $19.99) received an update today that provides support for the Retina display on the new iPad. The update is free to all existing users of Parallels Mobile.Parallels Mobile is designed to allow remote operation of virtual machines runni...
Users of the well known Mac virtual machine software Parallels can now purchase Parallels Mobile from the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It will allow you to access any of your Parallels virtual machines — for example, that Windows 7 you’re running on your MacBook —...
Parallels offers tools and guidance for mass Windows on Mac deployments Deploying a large number of Macs with a full load of software can be a challenge for any organization. There are, of course, tools that help ease the process of both initial roll outs as well as software installation or updat...
Parallels announced this morning that Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac will be available in stores on September 6th. Previous version owners are able to upgrade starting today. "More than 90 new and enhanced features in Parallels Desktop 7 include Mac OS® X Lion integration, per...
There are plenty of different solutions for running Windows on your Mac. You could have a seperate installation in Boot Camp, try a free solution such as VirtualBox, or try one of several other solutions.Buy why would anyone run Windows alongside the best OS in the planet? Gaming and web developm...
Preview: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs. VMware FusionHow does VMware Fusion 3.1 and Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac compare?PREVIEWFor the past several weeks, MacTech has been working on its latest benchmarks for virtualization. Rather than look at the 'version-dot-oh' release, we typ...
One of the strong features of Intel Macs is the ability to run Windows, for those who have good reason to do so. While common PCs can't run the Mac OS, Macs can and do run Windows. At one time, when the PC world was reeling over the "Vista Capable PC hardware standard"...