By running Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS, employees can run required legacy applications on Chrome OS devices like the Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook.
However, many of our employees required their Windows devices to access legacy applications. “Employees using Chrome OS were able to quickly and easily transition to working remotely. These features, along with expanded device support, have made Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS an integral part of their Chrome OS device deployment for businesses like Trimble: This means users can easily pull or back up files directly to a thumb drive from the Parallels File System. Additionally, Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS now supports USB devices, such as flash drives and USB hubs. This ensures users can access products like the Windows version of Microsoft Teams and Skype. To accommodate, we are happy to announce that Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS supports the system camera and microphone. There’s also a large need to support hybrid work use cases with enhanced support for video conferencing and peripherals. Specific models that support Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS can be found in our help article. Reduced RAM requirements: Google will now be recommending Chrome OS devices that come with 8GB RAM, reduced from the previous recommendation of 16GB of RAM.