Quick Tip: Parallels Desktop 3.0 - SmartSelect

January 13, 2008 · Filed Under Quick Tip · Comment 

Parallels is great program for a user on a Mac who needs the ability to still run Microsoft Windows applications.  Whether you are a switcher (new to the Mac), or a seasoned veteran who still likes to experiment with Windows, Parallels is the perfect application to help you achieve using Windows on a Mac.  In the current version of Parallels (3.0), the development teamed added the ability to open Windows files with Mac apps and Mac files with Windows apps using Parallels SmartSelect.  SmartSelect is great because you can set any Windows or Mac application to be the default for any file from either OS.  Setting up SmartSelect is so easy.  (Note. To enable SmartSelect, you need to configure the Shared Applications and Shared Folders settings in Configuration Editor.)  To begin follow these four simple steps:

  1. Ensure you have Parallels Tools installed on your virtual machine.
  2. From the Applications menu, choose SmartSelect and then select Edit.
  3. From the list of available Windows applications, select the one you you want to configure.  Parallels Desktop will display SmartSelect configuration dialog.
  4. In the configuration dialog, edit the file extension associations.  Click OK to save the changes.

Using SmartSelect is quick, easy and allows the user to ensure the program they want to use with certain file extensions will launch.  Parallels Desktop is available from Parallels for only $79.99.  If you purchase Parallels by clicking the previous link or if you already own Parallels, leave me a comments and tell everyone what your favorite feature of Parallels is. 

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Review: Dell XPS 1330

January 6, 2008 · Filed Under Tech News · 3 Comments 

Dell has always been know for building some of the most desired PC’s, but desired for the price point, not the design or functionality. However, Dell has finally realized that price is not always the deciding factor for mobile users today and with the introduction of the XPS 1330, Dell has delivered a 13.3″ mobile users dream. I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with a black Dell XPS 1330 and put the machine through it paces. Read more

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Macworld 2008 Predictions

January 2, 2008 · Filed Under Apple News, Tech News · Comment 

It is Macworld time again ladies and gentlemen and do you want to know what is going to be announced? Well so do I, but until Steve Jobs arrives on stage January 15th, all we can do is speculate. However, there has been a lot of rumblings in the rumor mills about potential new products and updates to existing ones. So what will we see at Macworld? Lets take a look at what I believe we will see from Apple. Read more

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