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Parallels Desktop 7 vs. 6: Should you upgrade?

Parallels Desktop 7 vs. 6: Should you upgrade?

Posted by | Sep 13, 2011 | , |

By the Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher

MacTech Labs puts the new Parallels Desktop to the test to answer this question.

The Upgrade Question

One of the most frequent questions we’ve been getting recently is “Should I upgrade to Parallels Desktop 7?” We decided to take a quick look and put Parallels Desktop to the test by comparing the new version 7 to version 6 (the previous version). This comparison is only about speed, and not about features.

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Parallels Releases Desktop 7 for Mac, and Mobile App

Parallels Releases Desktop 7 for Mac, and Mobile App

Posted by | Sep 1, 2011 | |

Parallels announced this morning that Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac will be available in stores on September 6th. Previous version owners are able to upgrade starting today. “More than 90 new and enhanced features in Parallels Desktop 7 include Mac OS® X Lion integration, performance boosts and a powerful new Parallels Mobile app and My Parallels services platform for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices.”

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MacTech Boot Camp Chicago Next Week

MacTech Boot Camp Chicago Next Week

Posted by | Aug 29, 2011 | |

Next week is MacTech Boot Camp Chicago — the final MacTech Boot Camp of the year.

Held in cities around the country, MacTech Boot Camp is a one day event for those that support the home user, and small business market. MacTech Boot Camp is a single-track, hotel based seminar that is specifically geared to serve the needs of consultants and techs wanting to serve their base better.

The event is nearly sold out, but there are a few spots left. Save $100 on pre-registration if you register by Monday morning, Aug 29.

More information at:
https://www.mactech.com/bootcamp/about

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Jobs: Taxing Tag Fields Everywhere

Jobs: Taxing Tag Fields Everywhere

Posted by | Aug 25, 2011 | , |

As written time and time again today, today is the end of an era. This isn’t just about a CEO, an innovator, or a leader. It’s about a man who decided to change the world time and time and time again. Some called him a tyrant. Others a genius. Bill Gates respected his “taste.” Other’s his “reality distortion field.”

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Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO from Apple

Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO from Apple

Posted by | Aug 24, 2011 | |

Apple has just announced that Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO. Apple has published a letter from Steve Jobs to the Board of Directors and the Apple Community as follows:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

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