Bootcamp | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:58:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Bootcamp | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Parallels 10 brings Windows 10 to Mac https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/operating-systems/matthew-wilson/parallels-10-brings-windows-10-to-mac/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/operating-systems/matthew-wilson/parallels-10-brings-windows-10-to-mac/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:41:38 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=235729 You can now throw the Windows 10 Technical Preview on your Mac with the latest version of Parallels. Parallels Desktop 10 now gives Windows 10 as an option for the virtual machine, alongside Ubuntu and the older Windows 7/Windows 8.1 ISOs. Parallels works by creating a virtual machine on your Mac, removing the need to …

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You can now throw the Windows 10 Technical Preview on your Mac with the latest version of Parallels. Parallels Desktop 10 now gives Windows 10 as an option for the virtual machine, alongside Ubuntu and the older Windows 7/Windows 8.1 ISOs.

Parallels works by creating a virtual machine on your Mac, removing the need to dual-boot with Bootcamp, although it can come with a performance hit. With Windows 10 running on Parallels you will have access to all of the new features and monthly updates as Microsoft works on improving its latest OS before release.

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The program does come with a two-week trial but after that it is going to cost you. If you don't own a previous version of Parallels, you will have to shell out $79.99, which works out as just over £50 here in the UK.

If you do own a previous version of the software, upgrading will cost you $39.99 or around £25 here in the UK.

Windows 10 became available as a Technical Preview towards the end of last year. Since then Microsoft has been constantly updating with new features, the most recent of which is the Cortana Digital Assistant for desktop. Additionally, the latest versions of Microsoft Office are now available.

Those of you using OS X can find Parallels, HERE.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Parallels is a fairly expensive bit of software for casual users. Although if you don't feel like dual booting your system, it is worth a try. How many of you guys use OS X? Do you prefer using a VM or Bootcamp? 

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AOC making 4K gaming doable with new display https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/jon-martindale/aoc-making-4k-gaming-doable-with-new-display/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/jon-martindale/aoc-making-4k-gaming-doable-with-new-display/#comments Wed, 21 May 2014 11:46:32 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=194311 The decision has been made by the display industry. The next big tech trend to get us to buy an upgraded version of what we already have isn't 3D and it's not VR (not yet anyway), but 4K. However, the age old problem of getting the cost of these displays down to something that mere …

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The decision has been made by the display industry. The next big tech trend to get us to buy an upgraded version of what we already have isn't 3D and it's not VR (not yet anyway), but 4K. However, the age old problem of getting the cost of these displays down to something that mere mortals can afford is always difficult. KitGuru was passing among the throng at PC Retails' Bootcamp event at The Brewery in central London, when something big caught our eye.

It wasn't long ago that giant, 90 inch 4K TVs were selling for upwards of £20,000, which is ludicrous money.

Just last December, Asus launched a 31″ 4K monitor that was over £2.5k. Again, that's still too much for most pockets.

But what happens to the appeal of 4K when the price dips below magic £500 mark?

Enter the AOC U2868Pqu – available to pre-order now from Overclockers at £499, with delivery on the 6th of the 6th.

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AOC isn't the first to offer a display in this range, but it is one of the first to offer such a gaming specc'ed display at this sort of price.

Shown off for the first time at the PC Retail Bootcamp event in London's iconic Brewery location, the new U2868Pqu is 28″ diagonally, has a 1ms response time (so ghosting is out of the question}, a 300cd/m brightness for high contrast and a 60Hz refresh rate.

All the while, displaying your favourite game at an eye watering 3840×2160 resolution.

Hungry for more?

Here's a spec sheet to prove it.

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While the bezel could be thinner, the build quality is immediately apparent when you run your fingers along it.

We'll need to get it into the KitGuru Lab in order to render a full opinion, but our first impression is very positive and it does appear to be a technical marvel at its price point.

Connectivity wise it offers Dual-Link DVI, HDMI and Display port inputs and even has a pair of built in speakers for those who spend lots on monitors, but nothing on audio.

Speaking with AOC, we were told that it has the advantage over Samsung's recent 4K offering in terms of ports and ergonomics. In order words, you can plug more things in and move the screen around until you're 100% happy.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Suddenly 4K gaming is starting to look at bit more doable isn't it. Go on, be honest. How many of you checked your bank balance before you finished reading this piece? 

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