Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac launches
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Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac launches

Parallels (www.parallels.com/about) has launched Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12). Parallels Desktop 12 is macOS Sierra ready, includes up-to 25% performance improvements, and features more than 20 ingle-function tools and utilities which are also available as a standalone Parallels Toolbox for Mac app.

In addition, all Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac customers will receive a one-year subscription to a backup solution from Acronis True Image, which includes an incremental backup feature that reduces the time and size of subsequent backups ups and provides up to 500GB of free online storage.

New utilities featured in all editions of Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac make it easy to perform common tasks with simple single-function tools for both the Mac and Windows virtual machines (VMs), according to Jack Zubarev, Parallels president. Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business Edition subscribers, and Parallels Toolbox for Mac subscribers, also receive free updates of additional tools which will be made available every quarter. Initial tools include:

° Distraction-free presentation modes for both Mac and Windows VMs, including: Hide Desktop Files, Do Not Disturb, Keep Mac Awake;

° The ability to archive, encrypt and password protect all of your files

° The ability to capture screen shots or record video of a screen, window or area;

° The ability to download videos from YouTube, Facebook and other websites with a single click;

° Time management tools—an alarm, timer, date countdown and stopwatch;

° The ability to unpack files from ZIP, RAR and many other formats

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac also adds the ability to purchase Windows 10 and simply install it via the Parallels Desktop Wizard, and a Scheduled Windows Maintenance option so Windows Updates and maintenance can take place overnight or at times when it is not disruptive to a user’s workflow.

PC and Xbox game players will get increased support in Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. Parallels engineers worked with Blizzard Entertainment® and optimized Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac to support Overwatch, a popular 2016 PC and Xbox game that sold more than 15 million copies in just over two months. Parallels Desktop also supports the Windows 10 Xbox app, enabling people to stream and play Xbox games on their Mac devices.

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Product Feature Highlights

° Parallels Toolbox for Mac: 20 tools that simplify everyday tasks on your Mac;

° Simplified backup: One year of Acronis True Image 500 GB cloud backup storage, which can backup new incremental changes to a VM, instead of having to resave an entire VM and changes every time changes are made;

° Support for Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch PC game;

° Support for the Windows 10 Xbox app, for streaming and playing all Xbox games on a Mac;

° The ability to schedule Windows updates for an appropriate time at night to avoid time-consuming disruptions during your day;

° The ability to control storage space used by VMs directly from the Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra;

° The ability to store Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer® passwords in Mac Keychain;

° The ability to assign special behaviors to Windows apps, such as Always Open Full Screen or Always Hide Other Apps, so they play even better on your Mac;

° The ability to cancel time-consuming VM actions;

° The ability to open documents from SharePoint® and Office 365 in Microsoft Office for Windows desktop applications directly from your favorite Mac browser;

° The ability to keep Windows ready in the background, instead of suspending the VM, to instantly open Windows applications and documents.
° Outlook for Windows now features your recently accessed documents, both Mac and Windows, so they’re available to select when you add attachments to your emails;

° Improved Retina support for resizing Windows VMs;

° The ability to archive VMs to save space in the Pro Edition;

° The ability to set resource usage limits for VMs in the Pro Edition;

° Network Conditioner in the Pro Edition now features preconfigured network profiles (Edge, 100% loss, 3G, DSL, Very Bad Network and Wi-Fi) to make testing a breeze, as well as customizable settings.

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac performance improvements include:

° Up to 95% faster Snapshot creation;

° Up to 60% faster suspension of VMs;

° Up to 25% faster Shared Folders performance;

° The ability to compile Visual Studio projects on shared folders up to 25% faster;

° Up to 10 percent battery life improvement;

° The ability to enjoy improved VM responsiveness when your Mac is low on free memory.

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition are available today for subscribers and upgraders from Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12), and general availability is Aug. 23 online at www.parallels.com/desktop and at local retail and online stores worldwide.

The recommended retail price of Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac is $79.99. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 for Mac perpetual license customers are $49.99, with an introductory offer to upgrade to a Parallels Desktop Pro Edition subscription for $49.99 per year for life. Parallels Desktop Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop Business Edition are available to new customers for $99.99 per year. Parallels Desktop Pro Edition and Business Edition include a complimentary Parallels Access® (www.parallels.com/access) subscription to remotely access up to five Mac or Windows PCs from any device.

Parallels Toolbox for Mac is a feature of all versions of Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac which will also be available as a stand-alone subscription product for $9.99 per year, including all new tools and updates planned for release every few months. Starting Aug. 23, a 14-day full-featured free trial can be downloaded and subscription purchased from www.parallels.com/toolbox.

 

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