Why Do You Need a Virtual Machine?

Feb 21, 2011 | No Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed What are the benefits of virtualization? This was a question asked over on Lockergnome Q&A recently, and I thought the answers may just benefit several of you out there. Now, we know that many of you already use virtual machines. Why [...]

A New Parallels Mac Download – for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Sep 14, 2010 | One Comment

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed On the heels of Parallels 6 being launched, the team behind the software today announced their new offering in itunes: the Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac Mobile App. The app will allow users of Parallels 6 or Parallels 6 Switch to [...]

Parallels 6

Sep 10, 2010 | 4 Comments

Parallels 6 is being released on September 14th to much fanfare and blowing of Vevuzelas. Wait… I’m still hearing echoes of those in my head. Real Networks was a sponsor during Gnomedex a few weeks ago, and they were kind enough to give one of those lovely little noisemakers to each conference attendee. The Parallels [...]

Parallels Makes the Switch to Mac a Simple Process

Aug 16, 2010 | 2 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Not long ago, one of our community members received a Macbook from me as a gift. UncleJohn has been a member of our corner of the world for many years, and has been helping me convert and process my videos for [...]

VMWare CPU Usage in XP

Apr 28, 2010 | No Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Some people have trouble gaming inside of VMWare. It tends to throttle their CPU. However, in the newest version of VMWare Fusion one of the toggles have been removed. You can change quite a bit of settings to optimize your virtual [...]

Do You Use VMWare Fusion?

Mar 8, 2010 | 4 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed VMWare Fusion 3.0 is finally here, and is the best way to run Windows on your Mac. Using a Mac doesn’t mean abandoning your Windows applications and devices. Ditch your PC and safely run your favorite Windows programs alongside Mac applications, [...]

What Drives Your Productivity?

Nov 18, 2009 | 3 Comments

Being sick has its advantages – ones I never knew about! I have had some sort of crazy virus for several days now. I admit to spending one entire day sleeping it off as best I could. I stayed out of my office for the most part, and knocked myself out with the medicines the [...]

Parallels Review

Nov 17, 2009 | 4 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed There have been numerous screencasts submitted over the past couple of weeks. Several of them are very, VERY good! I always knew that our community was full of talented individuals. It’s not too late for you to get involved, and have [...]

Can Online Discussions Always Be Positive?

Nov 10, 2009 | One Comment

I noticed a thread today on Geeks that is talking about how discussions always end up turning negative in some way. This got me to thinking about conversations I have all over the web – on Geeks, over at Lockergnome, here in my blog, and even on sites like Twitter. It seems no matter what [...]

Virtual Machines Love Windows 7

Oct 29, 2009 | No Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Josh called in last week during live calls to talk with me about Windows 7. His general opinion at first was just that Windows 7 is a “great operating system”. I had to chuckle at that, because I of course agree. [...]

How to Run Linux on Windows (Ubuntu)

Apr 6, 2009 | 11 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Yes, it’s possible to have Linux and Windows installed on the same PC – and why wouldn’t you have both? You can install Linux using a live CD or even a USB drive. You could also use something like VMWare Fusion, [...]

Parallels Coupon

Nov 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

Parallels is a worldwide leader in automation and virtualization software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and service providers. Parallels allows you to run another operating system (such as Vista, XP or Linux) inside of a virtual machine from within Mac OS X. Parallels Coupons: Parallels – Download Free Parallels Desktop for Mac Trial (Posted [...]

Parallels 6 Download and Coupon!

Nov 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

Parallels Coupons: Parallels – Download Free Parallels Desktop for Mac Trial (Posted on 7/16/07) Find More Coupons I’ve done videos in the past about Parallels. The new version has been released, and man does it ever rock. Let’s take a look at some of the new features inside of Parallels. Install Windows in 3 clicks [...]

Boot Camp vs VMware or Parallels

Feb 19, 2008 | 36 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Apparently, Virtual Machines are a hot topic! I’ve had a few calls lately asking about them, the differences, and my recommendations. This caller is buying a Macbook Pro, and is wondering what he should use as far as running Windows programs. [...]

Parallels or VMware

Feb 19, 2008 | 51 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I was involved in a conversation on the 888-PIRILLO line the other night, when the talk turned to using Parallels. The caller has been using Parallels, but has been having a lot of troubles with the CD drive not wanting to [...]