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Parallels 8 Supports Mountain Lion, Windows 8

Mac: Parallels Desktop — one of our favourite virtualisation apps for the Mac — has upgraded to version 8. The latest update includes support for both Mountain Lion and Windows 8, making it easy for Mac owners to run an OS X environment while accessing Windows apps.


Lunchtime Deal: Mac Superbundle $US49

Personally I find the whole Mac/PC argument tedious in the extreme; I’m a Mac user who’s quite happy to run Windows as well, but doing so can be a costly exercise in hardware and virtualisation software. The latest in the seemingly never-ending stream of budget application bundles takes some of the cost sting out, offering up Parallels Desktop 7 along with nine other Mac apps for $US49. [Mac SuperBundle via OzBargain]


Parallels 7 Gets Lion-Friendly Features, Android Support

Mac/iOS/Android: The next version of virtualisation software Parallels, which lets you run Windows software on your Mac, is coming September 6, but current users can upgrade now to get support for Lion features like full-screen viewing, simultaneous webcams usage, and more.


Parallels Desktop 6 For Mac Beefs Up 3D Support

Parallels Desktop, many a Mac user’s go-to solution for getting Windows on their Apple machine, just announced version 6.0, increasing support for 3D games and applications, enabling the same shortcuts across operating systems and making things snappier all around.


Parallels Thrashes VMware Fusion When It Comes To Graphics

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There are two popular options for virtualisation software: VMware Fusion and Parallels. But which is better? MacTech did a detailed comparison and they found out that there was an obvious winner when it came to handling graphics.


How To: Run Windows In OS X, The Right Way

If you’re anxious about switching from a PC to a Mac, consider this: There are a multitude of ways you can virtualise Windows within OS X, and they all work uniquely well. Here’s how to choose the right one.


QOTD: Boot Camp, Parallels Or Fusion?

I’m sitting here with my MacBook Pro and a copy of Windows 7, wanting to combine the two into the ultimate blogging machine. But how to do it?


Parallels Switch To Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You

Aside from letting you run Windows and OS X apps side-by-side, the latest version of Parallels has a cool migration wizard that copies Windows programs and files to the new Mac via a USB cable linking the two machines.


VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac: Which Is Faster?

Ironically, it’s one of the biggest decisions you make when you get a Mac: How should I run Windows on it? Parallels or Fusion? An exhaustive battery of benchmarks by MacTech reveals a clear winner.


Parallels 4 Now Available In Australia

Just a quick note for Mac users lusting for some PC software functionality: Local distributor Conexus today announced Parallels 4 for Australia. New users can pick it up for $140, and if you happen to own a previous version the upgrade only costs $70. If you picked up Parallels 3 after September 1 this year though, you’re eligible for a free upgrade to the latest version, which as you remember purports to be 50% faster. [Conexus]


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