With support for the latest iOS hardware including Apple Pencil, Parallels Access 3.1 continues to be the absolute best way to use desktop applications from a mobile device. Remote computers must have the Parallels Access desktop agent installed, but version 3.1 removes support for OS X Lion systems. The desktop agent no longer supports OS X Lion 10.7, so this feature was also a no-show on my mid-2007 Mac mini, although remote access itself continues to work just fine.
It works fine with the larger display unplugged, although the second and third resolution options are effectively the same. However, Desktop Resolution failed to work with my typical setup using a mid-2012 MacBook Pro with Retina Display connected to a 27-inch Thunderbolt Display. Version 3.1 introduces Desktop Resolution, with three settings for displaying windows from a remote computer. This feature works great with Apple Mail, Microsoft Excel, or just about any application that could benefit from a little more breathing room. You can now select from three display options on the fly-Best for iPad, More Space, or Same as Computer-for more comfortable viewing. The biggest 3.1 news is Desktop Resolution control. Like iOS and OS X, App Launcher icons can be organized into folders, but selections on one device don’t sync to others. While connected to one computer, you can also access files from others on the same account, rather than disconnecting and reconnecting. This comes in particularly handy for moving files created on an iOS device to a connected Mac or Windows PC, or vice versa.įile Manager also taps directly into cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive, which can be used to copy or move files between local device storage and remote volumes. Parallels Access also includes a full-fledged File Manager, which allows you to browse, copy, move, or delete files on remote computers. Jumping between multiple remote applications is a snap with the App Switcher feature in Parallels Access. With the latest update, you can now move the cursor while using iOS 9’s new trackpad mode from the on-screen keyboard. It’s easy to move between multiple windows or open applications from the App Switcher, but if you prefer to mirror the entire desktop screen like other VNC apps, this can be done via Settings > Desktop Mode.īoth viewing modes offer smart magnification when making a selection for precise control during text selection, drag-and-drop, or using the on-screen cursor. The desktop agent will optimize the Mac’s window to match the resolution of the device it’s being viewing from-your iOS device, presumably-and then moves desktop windows right back into place once disconnected. To launch a remote application, simply tap its icon.
Go with with LogMeIn Central subscription rather than Pro licenses, though as it is cheaper and allows unlimited 'free versions' for any machine. LogMeIn is a quintessential tool for anyone in a support role. Rather than clutter up the screen with rows of unwanted icons, you can select up to 24 favorite applications per screen from your remote system. Parallels Access is awesome, and truly makes the remote environment behave like a native iPad app. Parallels Access doesn’t just mirror your remote computer display-you’re instead presented with the App Launcher, which allows you to launch desktop apps in a way that’s similar to OS X’s Launchpad. The App Launcher is used for creating shortcuts to your favorite remote applications, each one available with just a tap. The agent software can be installed on up to five computers, and a single user account can access those systems from an unlimited number of iOS or Android devices for $20 per year (also included free with Parallels Desktop for Mac). Unlike traditional VNC apps, which typically cram entire desktop screens onto mobile devices, Parallels Access intelligently adapts for smaller displays one window at a time.
The iPad's are 4:3 aspect ratio, but sometimes it's better to use 16:10 or 16:9 so that the Parallels Access UI elements don't cover as much of the bottom of the image (it would be even better if Parallels Access moved the image to the top of the iPad screen, and while I'm making suggestions, I'd like an option on each iPad to set the desired resolution using a list of resolutions (normal or retina) ordered by preference in case the Mac doesn't include a preferred resolution).Īnyway, I wonder if Parallels Access is using an image buffer with width 1024 or 2048 on the iPad Pro which doesn't align with the 2732 width of the iPad Pro display.Parallels Access 3.1 allows a single account to remotely access up to five Mac or Windows computers from an unlimited number of mobile devices. I can create any resolution (retina or normal) on my Mac to match the iPad displays using SwitchRes X.
The iPad display has a width (landscape) of 1024 pixels. Has anyone tried Parallels Access on an iPad Pro? The image is usable, but I can't seem to get it as clear as on an iPad or iPad Air.
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