Selecting your desktop virtualization model: On-premises, hybrid, or cloud?
Desktop virtualization has evolved significantly over the last decade, resulting in three deployment models for organizations to choose from—on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions. Each...
If you’ve ever found yourself needing to use a Windows-only app on your Mac, you’re definitely not alone. Maybe you’re a gamer trying to access titles that aren’t available on macOS. Or maybe your job requires specific software that...
The air gap advantage: What it is and why it matters in cybersecurity
These days, corporate IT security looks different. With the lingering popularity of remote work, employees are accessing files and networks from anywhere—sometimes on non-corporate devices. This means that...
From a single pane of glass to controlled flexibility
An IT leader’s journey from vendor lock-in to choice Ten years ago, I championed the “one vendor, single pane of glass” model. It promised simplicity, predictability, and control. And for a while, it...
Get started with Parallels Desktop: Beginner’s guide and tips and tricks for all
Learning new software can feel like you’re facing a mountain—a steep incline you’ve got to climb but aren’t necessarily looking forward to. Especially when it’s for...
Sluggish system performance? Running out of storage space? It’s frustrating when a device doesn’t run as expected, particularly when the device in question is your beloved Mac. The good news is that...
Comparing DaaS or VDI solutions vs VPNs: How do they stack up?
Choosing the right technology or software solution for your organization can be nearly as stressful as setting it up—if not more so. There’s so much to consider. Does it fit the budget? Does it do everything...
Does Bluebeam Revu Work on Mac? Here’s How to Use It
If you’re a Mac user in architecture, engineering, or construction, you know how valuable Bluebeam Revu is for project collaboration and markup workflows. While there was once a native Mac...
Lock down your virtual machines: Parallels Desktop Enterprise now keeps VMs under IT control
In today’s hybrid and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environment, it’s a challenge to keep virtual machines (VMs) secure. Employees, contractors, and temporary users...