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Parallels creates cross-platform software. Aloysius Low/CNET If you like using Windows on your Mac, then Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac may fit your needs.
Parallels Access for Mac offers a transparent way of working with your computer remotely from your mobile device. The software comes with a trial period and after that requires a monthly or annual subscription. On the performance side, the app is quite robust and can accept connections from both iOS and Android devices as well as its Web app.
Pros
Solid performance: While no remote desktop software can be a complete substitute for interacting with an actual device, Parallels Access for Mac comes close. It is fast and responsive as long as you're on a high-speed network, and there aren't too many animations on the screen. If you're in a situation where bandwidth is limited, you can opt to reduce the visual quality for an increase in responsiveness.
Set and forget: You can set the software to start up automatically with your Mac, so it is constantly available. You can even enable it to automatically check for updates and apply them, ensuring you always have the latest version at all times. Another nice touch is the prompt that appears when you open the app for the first time, asking you to disable sleep on your computer, so it's online all of the time.
Secure: In the app's settings you can request that all mobile clients, even those that are using your Parallels account, must enter the Mac's username and password for added protection. There are also options that allow you to lock the Mac to observers physically present in the room while you're using it and keep it locked once you log out.
Cons
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Requires subscription: It is hard to justify owning such a product and paying a monthly subscription when there are cheaper and even free services that give you similar capabilities. On the plus side, you have a 14-day free trial to test the software before purchasing a subscription.
No Mac client software: If you're on another Mac and want to access your computer back home, you're stuck with using the product's Web application. There is no client software for Mac or Windows, only for iOS and Android.
Bottom Line
Although Parallels Access for Mac covers the basics when it comes to working with remote computers, it doesn't offer anything truly groundbreaking that warrants a premium subscription, especially when compared to free services like TeamViewer. The software is also hampered by the lack of a native desktop client -- to make computer-to-computer connections, you'll have to use Parallels Access' website.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Parallels Access for Mac 2.5.
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Parallels, the company best known for developing a tool that allows Mac users to run Windows alongside macOS, has launched Parallels Toolbox 2.5 for Mac and Parallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows.
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This updated suite of easy-to-use tools streamlines all routine computing chores that you do many times a day and turn them into actions you can carry out with a click or two, massively boosting their productivity.
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The updated suite contains new tools, and some updated tools:
New tools in Parallels Toolbox 2.5 for Mac include:
- Screenshot Page - Capture and print lengthy web pages that don't fit into your screen This is a super easy way to screenshot long web pages into a flat image. It doesn't matter if the page is way longer than the screen because the tool will auto-scroll to make the capture possible.
I've been a long-term user of SnagIt for years now, but this feature is fast becoming my go-to tool. - Free Memory - Reclaim RAM memory and optimize its consumption on your Mac Need a little more RAM to carry out a task? The Free RAM tool can offer you a little relief, although in testing I find that this tool can be a bit hit-and-miss - sometimes it frees up a lot of RAM and other times not much at all. But what have you got to lose?
I find that macOS is already very good at managing RAM, but if you do a lot of switching between resource-hungry applications, this can be a way to free up memory without having to reboot. - Resize Images - Batch convert images to your desired file size and format
I work with a lot of images in a day, and being able to carry out batch resizing or switch between file formats easily is a massive time saver. I've used this to batch convert well over 100 images and it handled it quickly, easily and effortlessly, and was much better than my previous workflow that involved either Photoshop or using SnagIt.
New tools in Parallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows include:
- Presentation Mode - Avoid embarrassing disruptions Put an end of a cluttered desktop, random notifications, emails popping up and your PC going to sleep ruining your presentation. A single click of a button can put an end to all this!
- Clean Drive - Reclaim disk space before you run out
Find duplicate files, uncover what the largest files on your hard drive are, and send them to oblivion with a couple of clicks. Deleting files is not necessarily the safest way to free up disk space, but the ability to root out huge files or duplicates is one of the safest. The ability to find duplicate files -- even if they've been renamed and moved to a different folder -- is especially useful. - Switch Resolution - Instantly make your screen easy on the eyes
A quick and easy way to switch screen resolutions without having to dig in the bowels of Windows.
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IT admins get total control with Parallels Toolbox Business Edition, so they can configure licensing and have control over what features users get access to.
Don't want people deleting files? No problems? Block screenshotting? Easy. Remove the ability to download videos or make GIFs? I don't blame you!
'Many employees lose valuable time every week struggling with how to get basic things done simply and quickly -- like prevent presentation disruptions, clean the drive, record video of their screen to share or convert to the right format, securely archive files and more. Available solutions are unnecessarily complex, and manual steps can be hard to remember,' said Jack Zubarev, President of Parallels. 'With Parallels Toolbox, users and businesses can quickly accomplish common tasks in just a click, and it provides an ever-growing suite of tools at their fingertips to get things done and be more productive.'
Parallels Toolbox 2.5 for Mac and Parallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows are available today as a stand-alone product and cost $19.99 per year per seat.
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