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The best way to run Windows on your Mac

When it comes to running Windows on a Mac, there are two main players: Parallels Desktop 7 and VMware Fusion 4. Which is right for you? Rob Griffiths runs through the comparison. Continue reading

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Opinion: Parallels Desktop vs. Boot Camp

Both Parallels Desktop and Boot Camp have their advantages and drawbacks. Which is the best way to run Windows on your Mac? Continue reading

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Review: Parallels Desktop 7 makes Windows-on-Mac fast, stable

Parallels 7 is a fast, stable, and highly customizable way to virtually run Windows on a Mac. Continue reading

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VMWare Fusion 4 takes on Parallels 7

Just a week after Parallels released a new version of its virtualization software for OS X, VMWare comes out with an update of its own. The differences between the two are wafer-thin. Continue reading

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Parallels Desktop 7 adds Lion virtualization, more

The newly-announced Parallels Desktop 7 finally makes it possible to create virtual machines that run OS X Lion as a guest operating system, coupled with a few cool enhancements. An improved companion iOS app is aimed at making remote administration easier. Continue reading

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Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac Allows You to Run Windows and Even Another Copy of Lion

Running Windows 7 and OS X Lion Parallels has announced version 7 of their popular virtualization software that allows Mac users to run Windows on their machines alongside Mac OS X. The new version is said to include 90 new features and enhancements including: – Lion integration and support, including Launchpad and Mission Control for Windows programs – Shared iSight and FaceTime HD cameras in both Windows and Mac – Up to 1GB of video memory, for ultra-high resolutions – Improved graphics performance, up to 45% faster 3D – 60% faster resuming Windows – Windows on Demand – purchase and automatically install Windows on your Mac from Parallels Desktop 7 in the U.S. Parallels 7 supports running OS X Lion as a “guest” operating system under virtualization, meaning you can run a completely separate copy of Lion within your main copy of Lion Continue reading

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