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Parallels Desktop 8 and VMWare Fusion 5

Parallels Desktop 8 vs VMWare Fusion 5: The usability & comparison report

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September 7, 2012
by Ken Ng

With the recent release of both Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac and VMware Fusion 5, it’s time again for a refresh to my previous article comparing the previous versions, Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac and VMware Fusion 4.

This time, both focused a lot in supporting both OS X Mountain Lion and the upcoming Windows 8. What I’ll try to cover in this article is to explore both Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac as well as VMware Fusion 5 and hopefully More >

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Parallels Desktop 7

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March 6, 2012
by Ken Ng

By now, I’m sure you are already aware that Microsoft has released the consumer preview of Windows 8 recently and the Internet has been a-buzzed with the initial reaction of the new OS from Microsoft, both positive and negative.

If you’re like me, running a Mac, you probably would be wondering how you can test drive Windows 8. Well, if you’re like me, then you probably would try to install it on Parallels to give it a run. Unfortunately, More >

SSD vs HDD: 4x faster but is it enough!

Parallels or VMWare Virtual Machines on an SSD: Is it worth it?

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February 24, 2012
by Ken Ng

Now that I’ve installed an SSD into my MacBook Pro, everything is really responsive. At least, anything that’s running directly off my SSD drive.And it’s especially important to note that it was quite a task deciding what goes on the SSD and what gets ‘relegated’ into the now much slower 7200 RPM HDD.

Note: If you’re wondering what I mean by having an SSD and HDD on my MacBook Pro, jump ahead and read how I’ve upgraded my MacBook Pro with More >

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VMWare Fusion 4 vs Parallels Desktop 7: A User’s POV

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September 24, 2011
by Ken Ng

Update (Sept 7): Check out the latest my usability and comparison report of VMware Fusion 5 and Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac here now!

Update (Aug 31): I’ve just gotten hold of both VMware Fusion 5 and Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac. So do check back soon for an update to this article in about a weeks time after I’ve had some time with both of them. For now, you may want to check out my first impressions of Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac.

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