How to Check Mac Storage and Free Up Disk Space (2026 Guide)
Check your Mac storage in two clicks and free up GBs of disk space. Identify what’s using storage, manage iCloud, and remove large files. Updated for macOS 15.
Secure Remote Access to Parallels Virtual Machines: Port Forwarding and SSH Explained
Learn modern, secure ways to enable remote virtual machine access using SSH, port forwarding, and best practices, updated for today’s IT teams with Parallels.
How to capture screenshots and take screen recordings on your Mac
The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words,” may need to be updated to say that a screen capture or screen shot says a thousand words, because so many professionals rely on their Macs to capture an image...
While many users tout the Mac and macOS’s simple and refined UI, there’s a downside to its stripped-down design style. Though users know not to expect labyrinthian file structures and endless settings, they often need...
Yes, you can run macOS Monterey in a VM on Mac with Intel and Apple M1 Chip
One of the first things I do when an OS that I am interested in releases a new beta version is to install it in a virtual machine (VM) in Parallels® Desktop for Mac. By definition, beta releases...
New to Parallels Desktop? Learn How to Switch Between macOS and Windows 10
This post is part of a series to assist new users with OS virtualization on Parallels Desktop. I admit it: running two or more operating systems at the same time seems kind of strange at...
Unfortunately, Among Us is not officially supported on Mac. Fortunately, you can play Windows games on Mac with Parallels® Desktop. Parallels Desktop runs Steam on Windows, which means if your computer meets the requirements you can run the game, even on a...
New to Parallels Desktop? Can you use a VM on an external drive?
This post is part of a series to assist new users of Parallels Desktop. Virtual machines for Parallels Desktop on your Mac can be pretty large. Even a basic install of Windows 10 with Office for...