So there is no native Windows client?

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BenjaminR3

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  • I have yet to see a web browser app that provides equal performance to a native application.
  • When I am accessing my mac from windows, performance is definitely an issue (although I will concede that the weakest link in the chain may be elsewhere)
So am I missing something? Is the only way to use parallels access on Windows really just through a web browser? I've seen the tips for increasing performance but I'm not keen on changing several mac options every time I want to use my mac remotely.

Thank you.
 
BenjaminR3 said:
  • I have yet to see a web browser app that provides equal performance to a native application.
  • When I am accessing my mac from windows, performance is definitely an issue (although I will concede that the weakest link in the chain may be elsewhere)
So am I missing something? Is the only way to use parallels access on Windows really just through a web browser? I've seen the tips for increasing performance but I'm not keen on changing several mac options every time I want to use my mac remotely.

Thank you.
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Hi, please provide us with more detailed info what exactly happened when you tried to access your Windows? Are you using the Parallels Access for it? Which version?
 
BenjaminR3 said:
  • I have yet to see a web browser app that provides equal performance to a native application.
  • When I am accessing my mac from windows, performance is definitely an issue (although I will concede that the weakest link in the chain may be elsewhere)
So am I missing something? Is the only way to use parallels access on Windows really just through a web browser? I've seen the tips for increasing performance but I'm not keen on changing several mac options every time I want to use my mac remotely.

Thank you.
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The best and fastest way to access both Mac and Windows computers is through a mobile app for both iOS and Android. We will consider adding a native desktop client app in the future.
 
Hi Alex,
Thank you for the confirmation. I wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something.

Indeed accessing my alternate desktops from another desktop is my primary use case, although the mobile access is a huge benefit.

I wouldn't be concerned about a native client if I weren't having such performance issues. I imagine my 2014 macbook pro might be struggling to record my desktop (it seems that is part of the process)..

I will keep an eye out in case a native app comes out.
-Ben
 
BenjaminR3 said:
Hi Alex,
Thank you for the confirmation. I wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something.

Indeed accessing my alternate desktops from another desktop is my primary use case, although the mobile access is a huge benefit.

I wouldn't be concerned about a native client if I weren't having such performance issues. I imagine my 2014 macbook pro might be struggling to record my desktop (it seems that is part of the process)..

I will keep an eye out in case a native app comes out.
-Ben
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I think what you are referring to is a slow refresh rate in remote session. It's not really a "performance" issue, it's how the web-browser app was designed. To provide the maximum compatibility with various browsers without requiring to install any additional software (no plugins, no extensions, no separate apps) the web-browser app essentially sends a series of images instead of video stream. It's not fast but it works everywhere. some trade-offs.
 
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