We’ve come to give an answer to that oftentimes perplexing question: how often should you shut down your Parallels Desktop virtual machine?
The answer: it depends.
Just like the debate on whether or not you should shut down your computer every...
Guest blog by Padman Krishna, Parallels Support Team
Are you looking for a better virtualization experience and planning to switch to Parallels Desktop? Here’s an easy way to...
Working with a team can be challenging at times. Working in an open concept office—like we do at Parallels—can be even more challenging. So how does one approach this workplace battlefield? As someone with experience, I’m here to help guide...
What is a processor, exactly? Simply put, a processor is the brains of a computer. Every computing device has a processor, and its power determines what you can do on your device. Processors read your...
If you hadn’t already heard, Apple recently announced that Boot Camp on the new MacBook will be restricted to Windows 8.
Parallels Desktop® for Mac has no such restriction on the new MacBook or on any other Mac....
Guest blog by Manoj Dhanasekar, Parallels Support Team
Parallels Desktop® for Mac provides close integration between your Mac OS X and Windows virtual machines. You should have Parallels Tools installed in a virtual machine in order to...
Earth Day is here! Obviously, we’re encouraging you to jumpstart your e-cycling efforts. Believe it or not, it’s not as hard as you might think to be environmentally responsible when it comes to your electronics. In...
Guest blog by Ramya Subramanian, Parallels Support Team
Wondering if setting up a printer in Parallels Desktop is too difficult? Trust me, it isn’t!
There are several ways to set up a printer depending on your needs and preferences:
Share a printer...
Last week, we shared our top picks for the best Mac blogs out there. This week, we’re continuing the trend, only this time, we’re listing our favorite blogs and websites focused on Windows:
The Office Blogs and The Official Microsoft Blog
While...
In earlier blog posts, I’ve showed you how to install the Windows® 10 Technical Preview in a Parallels Desktop® 10 for Mac virtual machine, and given my early impressions of Windows...