Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Launches with 20 Smart and Simple Mac and Windows Tools, macOS Sierra Readiness, and Over 25 Percent Performance Improvements Tools to simplify common tasks to also be available as part of standalone Parallels Toolbox for Mac app Bellevue, WA, USA – August 18, 2016 – Parallels ® (), a global leader in cross-platform solutions and creator of the No. 1-selling software for running Windows ® applications on a Mac ®, today launched Parallels Desktop ® 12 for Mac (). Parallels Desktop 12 is macOS Sierra ready, includes up-to 25 percent performance improvements, and features more than 20 simple single-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 an industry-leading backup solution from Acronis True Image, which includes a fast incremental backup feature that reduces the time and size of subsequent backups ups and provides up to 500 GB of free online storage. Replacement batteries for mac air 2013.

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Run Google Chrome, Linux and many other operating systems simultaneously. With Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac, you've made the leap to anywhere, anytime, any platform computing. Unite your Mac and Windows world into one harmonious universe.

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). 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. • Archive, encrypt and password protect all of your files. • Simply capture screen shots or record video of a screen, window or area.

• Download videos from YouTube, Facebook and other websites with a single click. • Time management tools—an alarm, timer, date countdown and stopwatch. • Unpack files from ZIP, RAR and many other formats. “Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac joins our long history of innovations in ease of use and personalization,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels president. “In addition to delivering our best Windows-on-Mac performance and experience, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac simplifies a number of everyday tasks for millions of our customers in all walks of life.” 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 Windows 10 Xbox app, for streaming and playing all Xbox games on a Mac • Schedule Windows updates for an appropriate time at night to avoid time-consuming disruptions during your day. • Control storage space used by VMs directly from the Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra.