By Darren Allan
A new version of Parallels Desktop has been unleashed for the Mac, boasting a number of fresh features including one that gamers will be particularly excited about.
Parallels Desktop allows Mac users to run Windows apps in a virtual environment, and as you would expect, version 12 of the software is fully compatible with macOS Sierra, and is 25% faster in terms of overall performance compared to its predecessor.
It comes with over 20 new handy utilities that can accomplish various functions – and are also available in standalone format as the Parallels Toolbox for Mac app – but gamers will be most interested to learn about bolstered support for PC games.
Parallels says that version 12 will allow Mac users to play more PC games than ever, and with better performance levels so everything will run smoother. Indeed, the company has actually worked with Blizzard to ensure that Parallels Desktop 12 is fully optimized for popular team-based shooter Overwatch.
Toolbox tricks
Okay, so back to the Parallels Toolbox utilities – what are they all about? These are simple tools to help you carry out everyday computing tasks more quickly, including capturing screen grabs, recording video, downloading videos from social network sites, …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming