Virtual Machine

The new version of Parallels brings new OS support and speed improvements

Computers

Parallels 11 supports Windows 10 with always-on Cortana

The new version of popular virtual machine software Parallels has arrived, bringing with it support for new operating systems, as well as an always-on Cortana. This latest release is also reportedly significantly quicker than previous entries, with speed increases of up to 50 percent.

Test drive Windows 10 Technical Preview the easy way in VirtualBox

Computers

How to install Windows 10 Technical Preview as a virtual machine

Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview has been available for a few weeks now, and if you want to get a feel for what's coming but don't have an extra PC to install it on, installing it on a virtual machine is a hassle free way to give the new features a test drive.

Parallels Access has an app launcher that simulates the look of the iPad's home screen

Mobile Technology

Parallels Access: Remote PC access for your iPad, with an app-centric twist

When it comes to bridging the gap between mobile and desktop, computing companies have lots of different ideas. One of the simplest is logging onto your own PC remotely. Parallels, maker of popular Mac virtualization software, just launched an iPad app that tries to add a new spin to that old trick.

Curious about what Windows 8.1 has to offer? Here'show to install it on VirtualBox and test it out yourself

Computers

How to install Windows 8.1 preview on a virtual machine

If you aren't happy with Windows 8 and are curious to find out what's new in Windows 8.1, rather than just read about it, why not try it for yourself and install it in a Virtual Machine (VM)?