How To Update Parallels For Mac
Note: Parallels client for Mac OS X can be updated only from App Store. Parallels Client for Linux does not support this feature. By default Remote Application Server uses Parallels server for updating clients, however, you can configure it to user your local web server. Parallels solutions enable seamless delivery of virtual desktops and applications to any device, running Windows on a Mac, Mac management with Microsoft SCCM, and remote access to PC and Mac computers from any device.
Parallels Releases Update for Desktop for Mac Parallels is at it again. For several weeks, beta testing of its latest version of Desktop for Mac has been taking place.
Parallels today announced version 14 of its desktop virtualization software for Mac, offering macOS Mojave support out of the box and significantly improved application launch speeds over the previous version.This update puts a heavy focus on enhanced storage optimization, with Parallels Desktop being around 20-30 percent smaller than earlier releases. The company says virtual machines can also save as much as 20GB of additional disk space depending on how they're configured.
Elsewhere, the developers have optimized the compression of memory states saved with the Snapshots tool, which takes on average 15 percent less storage space, while a new disk space wizard provides users with suggestions on how to economize storage, with advice on managing multiple virtual machines and VM snapshots.
In addition, Parallels 14 introduces several Windows features for use in macOS. For example, Microsoft Ink is now available for editing Office documents, and stylus support has been added to CorelDRAW, Fresh Paint, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Parallels Desktop also now includes Touch Bar features on compatible MacBook Pros for OneNote, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Visio, and other apps, while a Touch Bar wizard offers users the ability to customize Windows app shortcuts from Apple's OLED function strip.
How To Update Parallels
Lastly, Parallels Toolbox has received some additional Mac features including new options to screenshot entire web pages, resize images and perform memory consolidation functions.
Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac is available from August 23. Existing Parallels 12 and 13 users can upgrade to the new version for $50. New users can sign up for an $80 a year subscription or make a one-time purchase of Parallels 14 for $100. Parallels Desktop 14 Pro Edition and Business Edition both cost $100 per year. Note that a Windows license is not included in the software and must be bought separately.
It’s been macOS Mojave week here at 9to5Mac. Between the actual OS update and all the apps, I’ve been busy updating everything. Since I’ve been running the beta since version 1, I feel like I am finally getting my stable macOS lifestyle back!
One of the apps I reviewed back in August was Parallels 14. Yesterday, 14.0.1 was released with full compatibility and bug fixes for macOS Mojave. In version 14, Parallels Desktop focused on a few key areas: optimizing storage of your guest virtual machines, support for more Windows applications, pro features for IT departments, and simplifying everyday tasks that users do between Windows and Mac.
Using Parallels On Mac
One of the useful add-ons to Parallels is Parallels Toolbox. It’s a really handy utility app for the Mac. It has a way to download audio and video from websites, quickly lock your screen, prevent your computer from going to sleep, and much more. In all, it contains 30 useful utilities. It’s normally $20 per year, but you get it included with your purchase of Parallels.
We’ve got a handful of one-year subscription codes for Parallels Toolbox to giveaway. If you want a chance to win it, share my Parallels 14 review on Twitter and tag me (@bradleychambers) in it.