Hands On: Gaming With Parallels Desktop 6
10/09/2010 |
I was thrilled when I first saw a tweet about the release of Parallels Desktop 6, followed closely by an e-mail from Parallels saying, “Upgrade NOW for the low, low price of $49.95.” In the press release it promised two things that immediately intrigued me:
- Launch Time: Run Windows applications 41 percent faster than Parallels Desktop 5
- Enhanced 3D Graphics: Enjoy more life-like visual action and play a wider range of modern games with 40 percent improvement over Parallels Desktop...
Apple Prepares For War Against Consoles By Hiring Former Xbox Live Chief
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The Best iPhone Train Game Just Got Better
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Parallels Mobile for iPad Updated, Adds Ability to Control Your Mac Just Like a Virtual Machine
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