Parallels Desktop12 software for Mac

Tuesday, 06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Parallels

Parallels Desktop12 software for Mac features more than 20 simple single-function tools and utilities.

The utilities featured in the product make it easy to perform common tasks, with simple single-function tools for both Mac and Windows virtual machines (VMs).

The product has the ability to install Windows 10, as well as a scheduled maintenance option so that updates and maintenance can take place overnight or at times when it is not disruptive to a user’s workflow.

Features include the Toolbox for Mac; simplified backup with 500 GB cloud backup storage; support for Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch PC game; support for Windows 10 Xbox app; scheduled Windows updates; control of storage space used by VMs from the optimised storage in macOS Sierra; storage of Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer passwords in Mac Keychain; special behaviours assigned to apps; easy cancellation of time-consuming VM actions; the ability to open documents from SharePoint and Office 365; the ability to keep Windows ready in the background instead of suspending the VM; the ability to attach recently accessed documents to emails through Outlook; improved Retina support for resizing Windows VMs; archive VMs to save space; the ability to set resource usage limits for VMs; preconfigured network profiles; and customisable settings.

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