Parallels Desktop 14 on Windows for Mac Launch

Parallels has launched Parallels Desktop 14, the latest version of virtualisation software on Windows for Mac users.

I was at the launch of Parallels Desktop 14 which was held at Bar Square, Andaz Singapore.

Parallels is a global leader in cross-platform solutions and software creator for running Windows applications on a Mac, they have launched Parallels Desktop 14 which provides macOS Mojave– readiness.

Parallels Desktop 14 offers significant storage savings, faster launch times, improved graphics and the latest versions of Parallels Toolbox for Windows or Mac. With the upgrading, users will have access to more Windows features on Mac than before.

Check out the significant performance improvements of Parallels Desktop 14: 

• Up to 200% performance improvement on the iMac Pro

• Up to 80% faster application launch 

• Up to 10% faster boot time 

• Up to 130% more frames per second in Shared Camera

• Save 20 GB of disk space 

There are more than 30 utilities from Parallels Toolbox for Windows and Mac. Som of the popular Parallels Toolbox tools include: 

• Screenshot Page – Capture and print lengthy webpages in one click (even longer than your browser screen. 

• Free Memory – Reclaim RAM memory and optimise its consumption on your Mac. 

• Resize Images – Batch convert images to our desired file size and format. 

Parallels Desktop 14 allows customers to use Microsoft Ink to edit Microsoft Office for Windows documents on a Mac, including pressure-sensitive support in applications such as PowerPoint.

Version 14 has over 50 new features, including improvements in performance, graphics, and support for new technologies, wit the newest versions of Parallels Toolbox and Parallels Access for Mac and Windows.

Check out the below price of the subscription and upgrade.

Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac

- US$79.99 for an annual subscription

- US$99.99 for a perpetual license 

Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Business Edition

- US$99.99 per year

Parallels Desktop 12 and 13 perpetual license  upgrade to Parallels Desktop 14

- US$49.99

Upgrade to a Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition 

- US$49.99 per year

Parallels Desktop subscriptions include a complimentary concurrent subscription to Parallels Toolbox for Mac or Windows, as well as Parallels Access. 

Try the 14-day full-featured free trials before purchasing. For more information, pls visit https://www.parallels.com/

After the presentation, it was catch up time with my blogger friends while enjoying the delicious spread of canapes. It was so yummy that I helped myself with second round.

We just spent the night with our drinks and chit chatting away, I love night like this. A quality catch up to find out about each other happenings. Thanks HP for the group photos.

A last group photo before we parted.

Thanks for the invitation, even grateful when the next day is a public holiday so that we can stay up late.

The Lost World of Terranova Preview at The Gem Museum

In conjunction with the celebration of Singapore's Night Festival's 11th Anniversary, The Gem Museum presented 'The Lost World of Terranova' themed gemstone exhibition.

It was my first visit to The Gem Museum located at Queen St.

The Gem Museum is Singapore's first private gem museum founded in 2015 by Ms. Loke Huiying and Mr. Tay Kunming, with the aim to become the international platform that bridges the gemstone industry and the rest of the world. Admission is free.

The Gem Museum features a wide variety of gemstones and minerals from around the world, educating visitors on the value, quality and authenticity. 

There are more than 300 gem mineral sample and exhibits in the museum. They are also gems and jewelries available for purchase.

In the World of Terranova, one can find hidden gems buried within the terrains at "Mystical Meteo", "Crystal Mountain", "Pearly River" and "Fantasy Garden".

Mystical Meteo tells the story of asteroid struck Terranova, it created a giant crater and left behind space debris of meteorites and tektites. Those that survived to land on the surface are known as meteorites which are rarer than diamonds.

Crystal Mountain was filled with glowing gems of spinels, rubies, amber rocks and petroleum quartz. These fluorescent minerals have the ability to absorb a small amount of light and store temporarily. It is then released at a different wavelength, creating the visible fluorescent effects of different colors inside the mineral.

As the name Pearly River suggested, the terrain was scattered with pearls and opals of different shapes and sizes. Pearls can be naturally occurring or cultured.

Fantasy Garden featured many beautiful coloured gemstones of emeralds, sapphires and mushroom tourmalines.

Thanks CK for the group photo, we have great catching up and visual treat to the terrarium exhibits.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm

(closed on weekend and public holidays)

For more information, pls visit http://thegemmuseum.gallery/