Gaming Under Parallels Desktop 6
22/02/2011 |
Gaming Under Parallels Desktop 6By Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
20 popular Windows games.How playable are they?Gaming Under VirtualizationOne of the questions that we regularly get at MacTech is about running games in virtualization. Which games work well, how well they run, and what they look like are all common questions.
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Preview: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs. VMware Fusion
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...
MacTech Labs: Virtualization Benchmarks, Fall 2011
MacTech Labs: Virtualization BenchmarksHead-to-Head: How do VMware Fusion 4 and Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac compare? By Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher Why Virtualization?In 2005, Apple announced the switch of the Mac platform from PowerPC to Intel processors (the first In...
iClipboard a must-have Mac OS X utility
Chronos' iClipboard 4 is another of the "must-have" utilities in my Mac software arsenal, offering a function that Apple should have built into Mac OS X a long time ago: the ability to cut, paste and manage multiple clippings. You're no lo...
Cloud Pull is like time Machine for Google
By 'Doctor Dave' GreenbaumWhen Google suffered a major outage recently and temporarily lost customer files, I, like others, saw the signs of a storm coming.Cloud Pull helps you weather the storm and keep your cloud-based information backed up. It is a simple program that is simply...
If your end product is prints, check out the Epson Stylus Pro 4900
By Steve BaczewskiThe Epson Stylus Pro 4900 (US$2,495) represents a major redesign of Epson's 4000 series (http://www.epson.com that can handle roll or cut-sheet paper up to 17-inch wide. It uses proven technology from their high-end 7900 and 9900 printers, including UltraChrome H...
The Rugged Portable is a hard drive John McClane would love
If you want the toughest portable hard drive around -- at least the toughest I've field tested -- you'll want ioSafe's Rugged Portable (http://www.iosafe.com). And now it's available in a FireWire 800 version, which is a lot faster than the USB 2.0 models.read more
Kool Tools: Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG
For many people, the iPad can't replace a full-fledged laptop. However, the ability to use an external keyboard makes it more laptop-like -- and a more-than-suitable netbook replacement. One fine solution for using a keyboard is the Logitech Keyboard Case by Zagg (http://www.zagg....
Kensington PowerLift Back-up Batter is darn handy
By 'Doctor Dave' GreenbaumThe Kensington PowerLift Back-up Battery (http://us.kensington.com/html/17866.html) is an exciting, convenient and portable way to charge your iPhone at a desk or on the road.Its unique stand allows for easy use of FaceTime while charging and a nice boost...
Hampton Flip is sexy, sleek iPhone flip case
The US$59.95 Sena Hampton Flip (http://www.senacases.com/apple/iphone-4s-cases/hampton-flip/) is a gorgeous, luxurious flip case for the iPhone 4 and 4S, though it's lacking one feature I miss. It's not the most protective case around. But it does offer decent protection thanks to...
