Parallels

Discover the latest in Mac productivity with the release of Parallels Toolbox for Mac version 5.5! Since its debut in 2016 with 20 tools, we’ve consistently delivered on our promise of regular updates, and the newest version packs a punch with a total of 53 tools (refer to Figure 1). Introducing Two Power-Packed Tools: Encrypt Files and Verify Checksum Encrypt …

You’re tired of interruptions in your work due to unexpected system updates? Developers often find themselves stuck in a predicament when an update disrupts their development environment. But fear not, for there’s a solution that can save you from these unexpected crises: Parallels Desktop and its powerful Snapshot feature. Picture this: you’re developing a cross-platform Flutter application on your Mac, …

To run Power BI on a Mac, you can use Parallels Desktop for Mac, which allows you to run Windows on your Mac computer. Since Microsoft hasn’t released an official Power BI desktop version for Mac, using Windows virtualization is a viable solution. Parallels Desktop for Mac supports both M1 and Intel-based Macs and is compatible with Windows 11, ensuring …

For software developers, having access to a local database is crucial. However, certain databases, such as Microsoft SQL, rely on the x86_64 architecture and might not be compatible with the latest Mac computers powered by Apple Silicon’s ARM64 technology. Can Microsoft SQL be Utilized on Any Mac? Regrettably, Microsoft SQL lacks support across macOS platforms, including those equipped with older …

Being a Mac user since the inception of the Macintosh in 1984, I tend to give Apple’s tools a shot whenever they are available for a specific task. For instance, I utilize Disk Utility to format or repair disks and USB sticks, manage fonts using Font Book, and play videos using QuickTime Player. However, I’m not entirely committed to Apple …

You no longer have to choose between the Mac and the PC. Parallels Desktop lets you use Windows side-by-side with macOS on your Mac. When working with a virtual machine, you can change different virtual machine settings, such as an amount of memory, video memory, number of CPUs, sharing settings, etc. Sometime, The VM doesn’t seem to be functioning normally. …