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資料加密解決方案D.AMO已正常運作超過17年

從韓國領導者到全球競爭者：深入剖析 Penta Security 的制霸策略

近三十年來，Penta Security 一直在南韓的網絡安全領域中低調地佔據主導地位。其在資料加密、網站安全和身份驗證領域的旗艦產品，已連續超過 17 年保持市場第一的地位，為公司建立了卓越的聲譽。現在，在行政總裁 Tae Gyun Kim 的領導下，這家總部位於首爾的公司正利用其深厚的技術根基，推動一項雄心勃勃的全球擴張計畫。

自 2022 年 8 月上任以來，Kim 監督了驚人的增長，去年年營收增加了超過 100 億韓元，達到 378 億韓元。Kim 在最近的一次採訪中表示：「我們的三款旗艦產品都在各自的領域中處於領先地位。」這句話凸顯了公司的穩固基礎。

奠基於三階段哲學的穩固基礎

Penta Security 的成功建立在一個清晰的三階段網絡安全模型之上：1) 身份驗證，2) 監控與攔截，以及 3) 資料保護。「身份驗證是第一道也是最脆弱的階段，」Kim 解釋道，「接著我們監控流量並攔截威脅。最後，我們用加密技術保護最終目標 —— 資料本身。這最後一個階段是我們的核心優勢。」

此哲學指導了其市場領先產品的開發：

iSIGN（身份驗證）：韓國第一的硬件式 SSO 平台，於 2001 年推出。
WAPPLES（監控與攔截）：一款智慧型 WAAP 解決方案，於 2005 年推出，現已保護全球超過 70 萬家企業。
D.AMO（資料保護）：公司的「金牛」產品，也是韓國首款商業級資料加密解決方案，於 2004 年推出。

放眼全球未來的願景

儘管 Penta Security 在韓國公共部門享有超過 50% 的市場佔有率，其目光已投向海外。「國內市場太有限了，策略性的國際擴張是關鍵。」Kim 強調。公司的目標是在五年內讓國際營收與國內營收持平。

日本已成為一個關鍵的橋頭堡，在其 1,100 家國際企業客戶中，日本客戶約佔 400 家。「日本客戶重視我們數據驅動的效能、在地化支援和友善的使用者工具。」Kim 指出，並提到其 Cloudbric WAF+ 服務在該國實現了 6,000% 的爆炸性增長。隨著在東京、河內和阿布達比設立了辦事處，Penta Security 正調整其核心產品以滿足區域需求，並預計今年的海外授權營收將超過 50 億韓元。

為明日的威脅而創新

Penta Security 持續積極創新。今年將推出增強版 WAAP 平台 WAPPLES 7.0，以及用生物辨識和 OTP 取代密碼的 iSIGN Passwordless。公司還將推出 Cloudbric Mask，一項免費的 AI 驅動服務，可自動模糊影像和影片中的個人資訊。

「我們的目標是從韓國的網絡安全領導者，發展成為全球頂尖的網絡安全公司。」Kim 總結道。「我們希望建立一個讓充滿熱情的專業人士都嚮往加入的公司。」憑藉其成熟的技術和清晰的全球策略，Penta Security 正在為實現此目標提出強而有力的論證。

About Penta Security

Penta Security takes a holistic approach to cover all the bases for information security. The company has worked and is constantly working to ensure the safety of its customers behind the scenes through the wide range of IT-security offerings. As a result, with its headquarters in Korea, the company has expanded globally as a market share leader in the Asia-Pacific region.

As one of the first to make headway into information security in Korea, Penta Security has developed a wide range of fundamental technologies. Linking science, engineering, and management together to expand our technological capacity, we then make our critical decisions from a technological standpoint.

About Version 2

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

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Data Resilience vs Data Recovery

“We’ll just restore from backup.” That sentence has lulled countless businesses into a false sense of security, right before disaster struck and their “backup plan” turned out to be a myth.

That’s not just a hypothetical. It was the reality for over 67.7% of small businesses in 2024 who experienced severe data loss, according to Infrascale statistics. Studies show that data loss incidents cost U.S. businesses more than $18 billion last year, and 1 in 4 businesses never recover after a significant outage or breach. In industries like finance and healthcare, that number spikes even higher.

And while most organizations are familiar with data recovery, too few are adequately prepared for data resilience. One is reactive. The other is proactive. But if you think you only need one, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Let’s break down the difference and why you need both.

The Threat Landscape: It’s Not “If”—It’s “When”

Studies show that global data will reach 180 zettabytes worldwide by 2025. This unprecedented growth comes with high risks of data loss across all media, including:

Ransomware-as-a-Service makes it easy for individuals without professional expertise to commit cybercrime.
SaaS interruptions are making it hard to get to essential tools like Microsoft 365
Still, the number one cause of data loss is human mistake.
SSD limitations that erase deleted data instantly due to TRIM

When you need them the most, your backups can be encrypted, corrupted, or simply outdated. That’s why data recovery alone is no longer enough.

What Is Data Recovery?

After an attack, data recovery or restoration refers to how fast and cost-effectively your firm can recover. This involves recovering data from hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and cloud storage systems. It usually starts after something bad happens, like a hardware failure, a system crash, or an inadvertent deletion.

Common data recovery techniques include:

File carving (reassembling files without metadata)
Partition recovery (repairing damaged file systems)
Disk imaging (cloning a failing drive)
Using tools like TestDisk or PhotoRec

In short, data recovery is often the last hope when something goes wrong.

Where Data Recovery Falls Short

Recovery is essential, but it has its limits:

Depending on the severity of the damage, recovery efforts may take hours or even days.
Restoration may not provide complete data. SSDs with TRIM often permanently delete data after it is deleted.
Many ransomware attacks back up first. So, your restoration efforts might prove futile in this case.

You are not protected from downtown. Even if you can recover, business may be halted in the meantime.

What Is Data Resilience?

Data resilience is what you mean when you talk about preventing downtime. It means that your system can withstand, absorb, and recover from interruptions without losing access or compromising its integrity. It devises a single plan approach to cybersecurity, disaster recovery, orchestration, and redundancy. It’s not just about getting data back; it’s about not going down at all.

A resilient system includes:

Immutable backups (cannot be changed, even by admins)
Air-gapped copies stored offline or separately
Automation for failover and recovery
Testing and validation of RTOs/RPOs

Think of resilience as a fireproof vault for your data, while recovery is the fire extinguisher.

Comparison Table: Data Recovery vs Data Resilience

Feature	Data Recovery	Data Resilience
Primary Focus	Restoring data after a failure	Preventing failure and ensuring uninterrupted operations
Approach	Reactive	Proactive
When It’s Used	Post-incident (after data loss occurs)	Pre-, during, and post-incident
Speed of Restoration	Hours to days	Seconds to minutes (failover systems)
Backup Protection	Vulnerable to attack or corruption	Immutable + air-gapped backups
Tools Used	File carvers, recovery software, disk imaging	Automation, orchestration, and cloud redundancy tools
Limitations	May fail if data is overwritten or encrypted	Requires planning, resources, and infrastructure investment
Ideal Scenario	Accidental file deletion, non-critical system crashes	Ransomware, disasters, cloud/SaaS outages
Role in Strategy	Essential for recovery	Essential for continuity

The Ideal Solution: A Resilience-Centered Recovery Strategy

The debate isn’t recovery vs. resilience. It’s about building a layered defense using both.

One of the most robust models is the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy:

3 copies of your data
2 different storage media
1 copy stored offsite
1 copy stored immutably (write-once, read-many)

Why does this matter? Because ransomware often encrypts not just primary files but also accessible backups. You are at risk if your only backup is online and editable. Businesses should explore several immutable backup solutions. These enable quick changeover and testing, making them resilient. You must first identify your data type and budget before choosing a supplier.

Checklist: Is Your Business Strategy Truly Multilayered?

Ask yourself:

✅ Do we regularly test our recovery procedures?
✅ Are our backups stored on multiple media, including offline or immutable sources?
✅ Can we get back to normal within our RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective)?
✅ Does our protection plan (like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace) cover our cloud data?
✅ Do executives understand the business cost of data loss or downtime?

If you answered “no” to any of the above, your business is more vulnerable than you think.

Storware software is the foundation of a data resilience strategy

Data recovery and data resilience represent two critical but distinct approaches to protecting organizational data assets. While data recovery focuses on restoring lost or corrupted information after an incident has occurred, data resilience emphasizes building robust systems that can withstand, adapt to, and quickly bounce back from various threats and disruptions.

Storware Backup and Recovery emerges as a leading solution that bridges both concepts, offering comprehensive backup capabilities that ensure reliable data recoverability while simultaneously helping businesses establish true data resilience. Through its advanced features such as immutable backups that prevent tampering from ransomware attacks, instant recovery capabilities that minimize downtime, deduplication and compression technologies that optimize storage efficiency, and multi-cloud support that eliminates single points of failure, Storware enables organizations to not only recover from data loss incidents but also maintain business continuity even in the face of cyber threats, hardware failures, or natural disasters.

Additionally, its automated backup scheduling, point-in-time recovery options, and enterprise-grade encryption ensure that businesses can operate with confidence knowing their critical information assets are both protected and readily accessible when needed, transforming data protection from a reactive recovery process into a proactive resilience strategy.

Final Thoughts: Recovery Saves Data. Resilience Saves Businesses.

Here’s the bottom line:

Data recovery still plays a vital role in everyday organizations, but it’s not enough.
When disaster strikes, data resilience is what keeps you functioning, trustworthy, and safe.
Together, they form the foundation of modern business continuity.

The worst time to test your data strategy is after disaster hits. So, don’t choose between recovery and resilience. Accept both and create a system that can not only endure but also thrive in the face of any disturbance.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Storware
Storware is a backup software producer with over 10 years of experience in the backup world. Storware Backup and Recovery is an enterprise-grade, agent-less solution that caters to various data environments. It supports virtual machines, containers, storage providers, Microsoft 365, and applications running on-premises or in the cloud. Thanks to its small footprint, seamless integration into your existing IT infrastructure, storage, or enterprise backup providers is effortless.

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Understanding Identity Threats in Cybersecurity: Insights from Filipi Pires and Joseph Carson

In the latest episode of the Security by Default podcast, host Joe Carson sits down with seasoned cybersecurity expert Filipi Pires for a thought-provoking conversation on one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of modern security: identity threats.

With over a decade of experience spanning both technical and sales roles, Filipi brings a well-rounded perspective to the discussion, highlighting the growing importance of identity in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their conversation offers valuable lessons for practitioners, business leaders, and anyone invested in building more resilient, security-conscious organizations.

Why Identity Is the New Battleground

In today’s threat landscape, identity has become a prime target for attackers. As Filipi points out, it’s no longer just about exploiting systems or networks. Gaining access to identities unlocks the keys to the kingdom.

“Identity is central to everything we do in security,” Filipi explains. “If you compromise an identity, you bypass so many of the traditional controls.”

This shift has elevated the role of identity threats from phishing and credential theft to privilege escalation and misuse of misconfigured accounts. Yet many organizations still underestimate how misconfigurations, overlooked credentials, and legacy identity systems can quietly erode their defenses.

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Misconfigurations: The Silent Weakness

One of the recurring challenges discussed in the episode is the persistent problem of misconfigurations. Despite advancements in technology, simple oversights—such as exposed administrative accounts, poorly managed permissions, or forgotten legacy systems—remain among the top causes of breaches.

Filipi emphasizes that misconfigurations aren’t always the result of negligence. Often, they stem from complexity, rapid growth, or lack of visibility. That’s where the concept of observability becomes critical.

“You can’t secure what you can’t see,” Filipi reminds us. “Observability gives you the insight to spot weak points before attackers do.”

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Tools Are Just the Beginning

With countless cybersecurity tools flooding the market, Filipi and Joe caution against becoming overly reliant on technology without understanding the underlying techniques.

“Tools are there to help you learn and uncover patterns,” Filipi says. “But if you don’t understand how attackers operate, the tools alone won’t save you.”

This mindset aligns with the growing emphasis on research, experimentation, and reverse engineering in the community. It’s through continuous learning and hands-on exploration that defenders stay ahead of adversaries.

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Community, Learning, and Respecting the Journey

Beyond technical skills, both Filipi and Joe underscore the importance of community engagement in cybersecurity. Conferences, podcasts, online forums, and mentorship all play vital roles in building collective knowledge.

Filipi shares a personal reminder for anyone navigating their cybersecurity career:

“Respect the journey. Everyone starts somewhere, and growth comes from persistence and curiosity.”

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, cybersecurity is a field where being humble, learning, and community matter as much as technical prowess.

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Final Thoughts: Building Identity-Aware, Resilient Security

This episode reinforces a key message for modern defenders: protecting identities isn’t optional—it’s foundational to cybersecurity resilience.

By addressing misconfigurations, prioritizing observability, leveraging tools with purpose, and staying engaged with the community, organizations can build stronger defenses against evolving identity threats.

As the conversation between Filipi Pires and Joe Carson reminds us, effective cybersecurity is never static. It’s a continuous process of learning, adapting, and respecting the complex, human-driven journey that defines our industry.

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Listen to the full podcast episode on the Security by Default podcast Now!

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Catch Filipi Pires at Three Cybersecurity Conferences This August

Filipi Pires is hitting the summer circuit with a powerful trio of talks across BSides Las Vegas, Black Hat USA, and DEF CON 33 each focused on identity, cloud misconfigurations, and practical security tooling.

📍 BSides Las Vegas
Talk: Machine Identity & Attack Path: The Danger of Misconfigurations
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 5 | 2:00–2:45 PM (GMT+1)
Filipi explores how attackers exploit misconfigured security and unmanaged machine identities in multi-cloud environments. Learn how to visualize IAM risks using open-source tools like SecBridge, Cartography, and AWSPX.
📍 Black Hat USA – Arsenal Station 3
Talk: APIDetector v3 – Advanced Swagger Endpoint Scanner with Real-time Web Interface
Date & Time: Thursday, August 7 | 1:00–1:55 PM
Get hands-on with APIDetector v3, the latest version of an advanced tool for finding exposed Swagger/OpenAPI endpoints. Now with real-time results, screenshot capture, and bulk scanning support.
📍 DEF CON 33 – Cloud Village
Talk: Transforming Identity Protection: Innovating with AI and Attack Paths
Date & Time: Friday, August 8 | 2:10–2:40 PM (GMT+1)
Discover how generative AI and graph visualizations can predict and prevent misconfigurations across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Filipi showcases tools like Neo4j and Memgraph to map identity risk and attack paths in the cloud.

Whether you’re a cloud defender, API hunter, or identity strategist, Filipi’s talks deliver the tools and insights to secure your ecosystem against today’s threats.

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If you want to see firsthand how protecting identities can transform your organization’s security, don’t miss the chance to discover Segura®’s platform.
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Our solution is designed to help organizations identify vulnerabilities, prevent misconfigurations, and enhance visibility into identity usage—all in a simple and effective way.

Ready to take the next step toward truly resilient defense? Request a free demo of Segura® now and discover how we can strengthen your company’s security together!

About Segura®
Segura® strive to ensure the sovereignty of companies over actions and privileged information. To this end, we work against data theft through traceability of administrator actions on networks, servers, databases and a multitude of devices. In addition, we pursue compliance with auditing requirements and the most demanding standards, including PCI DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO 27001 and HIPAA.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

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Scale Computing Launches SysAdmin Appreciation Initiative to Celebrate IT’s Heroes

Company Rings in 26th National System Administrator Appreciation Day With Gift Giveaway

INDIANAPOLIS — July 11, 2025 — Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced a special promotion in celebration of the 26th annual System Administrator Appreciation Day on July 25, 2025. Through August 8th, Scale Computing is recognizing the tireless efforts of System Administrators (SysAdmins) by offering a complimentary “Future-Proof” kit to those who register for the promotion. The giveaway includes a custom hat, an Owala Freesip water bottle, and a Bellroy Melbourne Backpack, as well as complimentary access to the Gartner® report, A Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom Acquisition.

Today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. As cloud computing, edge deployments, and artificial intelligence continue pushing technological boundaries, system administrators find themselves at the epicenter of transformation, managing increasingly sophisticated environments while meeting rising demands for uptime, security, and scalability.

“SysAdmins are the unsung heroes keeping our digital world running, working tirelessly behind the scenes to prevent disruptions and safeguard our IT environments,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “Their dedication, often after hours and on weekends, ensures organizations remain resilient and future-ready. This System Administrator Appreciation Day, we’re not just tipping our hats to them—we’re literally giving them our hats, along with our backpacks, water bottles, and actionable insights from Gartner to support their vital work.”

Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) mirrors the qualities that make SysAdmins exceptional: versatility, innovation, and unwavering performance. The purpose-built Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) solution seamlessly integrates compute, storage, and virtualization, eliminating the complexity of traditional legacy stacks. A future-ready solution, the platform’s integrated autonomous management, decentralized AI processing, and AI-driven optimization capabilities simplify the complexities of Edge AI adoption as more enterprises move to agentic AI-driven operations. With high availability and built-in self-healing capabilities, SC//Platform significantly reduces downtime—a key reason Gartner recognizes Scale Computing as a Sample Vendor for HCI in its comprehensive guide to VMware alternatives.

In honor of this year’s System Administrator Day, Scale Computing invites SysAdmins to schedule a brief meeting and receive a custom quote to claim their free “Future-Proof” kit and complimentary access to the Gartner® report A Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom Acquisition.

For full details and to register for the limited-time promotion, visit scalecomputing.com/landing-pages/sysadmin-day.

Gartner, A Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom Acquisition, By Julia Palmer, Jeffrey Hewitt, Mike Cisek, 18 March 2025

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Scale Computing
Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Scale Computing HC3 software eliminates the need for traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, the HC3 self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects infrastructure problems in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime. When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing HC3 is the ideal infrastructure platform. Read what our customers have to say on Gartner Peer Insights, Spiceworks, TechValidate and TrustRadius.

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Reaching peak performance: The ultimate guide to Mac optimization

Sluggish system performance? Running out of storage space? It’s frustrating when a device doesn’t run as expected, particularly when the device in question is your beloved Mac.

The good news is that it can be simple to get your Mac to achieve its peak performance—and the solution might be closer than you think.

Let’s explore methods for optimizing your Mac in a range of different ways—from improving performance to reducing storage bloat and everything in between.

Did you know? Parallels Desktop is designed to run Windows and other OSs in virtual machines on Mac but that’s not the only benefit—Parallels Toolbox (included with Parallels Desktop Pro) can improve your Mac’s performance even more. Get your free trial of Parallels Desktop today!

5 ways to optimize your Mac’s memory (RAM)

Your Mac’s random access memory (RAM) affects its ability to multitask and handle software requirements. When it’s overloaded, you’ll see issues with loading times, slower multitasking, and lag.

If you’re encountering RAM issues on your Mac—or if you’re looking to avoid them proactively—try these tips.

1. Monitor your memory usage

Your Mac’s Activity Monitor (found in Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor) can help you identify any apps that might be consuming too much memory and bogging down your device.

2. Quit unnecessary apps or processes

Along with memory-hogging apps, your Mac may have background processes or programs running that don’t need to be open. Use your Mac’s Activity Monitor to find and close them down.

3. Assign resources for your Mac and virtual machine

One of the neat things Parallels Desktop can do when you’re running a virtual machine (VM) on your Mac is assign resource usage.

Before startup, Parallels Desktop will check your system to see how many resources like RAM it can reasonably assign.

You can check on your assigned resources by opening your VM’s configuration menu and then going to Hardware > CPU & Memory.

In that menu, you can choose to leave your settings at default or use the allocation slider to specify resources like RAM manually and control your virtual machine optimization on Mac.

4. Consider a RAM upgrade

If your Mac often struggles with the same programs and issues, consider upgrading its RAM. Macs do allow you to do this, and it can help improve performance.

Heads up: You can learn more about troubleshooting and hardware improvements for your Mac on our knowledge base.

5. Use Parallels Toolbox to free up memory

Parallels Toolbox is included with the purchase of Parallels Desktop Pro. It offers over 50 tools that give you quick access to hidden, difficult-to-remember, or nonexistent functions on your Mac and your Windows VM.

One of these resources is the Free Memory tool, which helps you reclaim inactive RAM and improve your system’s responsiveness.

Tips and tricks for disk space management on your Mac

Much like a room that’s too cluttered to move around in, an overloaded storage drive can prevent your Mac from being able to do its best work.

When your Mac is struggling with clutter like random files, duplicates, and unnecessary downloads, try these tips to keep it under control.

1. Use your storage management tool

Macs come with a built-in storage management tool (found in Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Storage Settings). This tool helps you clean up large files quickly and effectively.

2. Tidy your folders regularly

Your Downloads and Desktop folders can both become full quickly. Make sure you clean them out regularly to keep your Mac clutter-free.

3. Use the Clean Drive tool in Parallels Toolbox to clear space

Another popular utility in Parallels Toolbox is the Clean Drive tool, which scans your device to locate and clean up free space on your Mac, including running temporary file cleanup. You can learn more about how the Clean Drive tool works in our knowledge base.

You can also try out the Find Duplicates tool in Parallels Toolbox, which does something similar but specifically looks for duplicate files.

4. Uninstall any unused apps

Apps and programs can take up a surprising amount of space. If you have any you haven’t used in a while—or won’t need to use in the near future—consider uninstalling them to save space.

5. Archive your large files externally

Have big files that don’t need to live on your Mac’s internal drive? Archiving them to an external hard drive frees up internal space while keeping those files handy for when you need them.

6. Let your Mac optimize its own storage

Macs have a built-in storage optimization feature that can help you keep clutter under control. By turning on Optimize Storage (found in Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Storage Settings), you can let macOS automatically remove unnecessary files.

How to optimize your Mac’s battery

Looking to extend your Mac’s battery life? Try these battery optimization tips to improve your Mac device’s performance.

1. Monitor your apps’ power usage

Your Mac’s Activity Monitor can help you identify and manage apps that consume too much energy.

2. Switch out power-hungry apps

If you do find apps using too much power, try replacing them with more energy-efficient alternatives.

3. Use Parallels Toolbox’s Energy Saver tool to save energy

Parallels Toolbox includes an Energy Saver tool that can help you extend battery life and simplify battery management for your Mac.

4. Adjust any battery-heavy system settings

Some Mac settings—like display brightness, keyboard backlight, and even some visual effects and animations—can drain your battery faster. Adjusting them can extend your battery life.

5. Switch to the Safari browser

Safari is specially designed to use less power on Macs, so using it instead of other browsers can help your battery last longer. Don’t forget to do some cache cleanup every now and then, too, to keep your browser light.

6 tips and tricks for network optimization on Mac

Your network is as much a part of your experience as your device is. If you’re running into issues loading web-based pages and resources, it could mean you’re experiencing network issues.

To tune up your network, try these tips.

1. Keep your router’s firmware updated

If your Mac is struggling with the network, the problem isn’t always your Mac. Making sure your Wi-Fi router’s firmware is up to date keeps your network in good shape.

2. Use the right Wi-Fi channels

The Wi-Fi channel you use can impact network performance. For example, while a 5-GHz channel will have higher speeds than a 2.4-GHz channel, it has a shorter range—so if you’re too far from a router or pod, you’ll need to switch channels.

3. Use Parallels Toolbox’s Network Usage tool to monitor networks

Parallels Toolbox has a handy Network Usage tool to help you monitor your network usage and identify usage patterns and spikes.

4. Disconnect from your Wi-Fi

Not using your Wi-Fi right away? Disconnecting from it can save your battery and reduce security risks for your Mac.

5. Set up device prioritization

Most routers will allow you to define priority levels for devices connected to your network through your router interface. You can tell it to prioritize essential devices, which should improve bandwidth allocation.

6. Turn on content caching

Content caching is a nifty feature for macOS devices that stores copies of files you access frequently in a temporary storage area. This way, when you open those files, they load much more quickly.

Other ways to keep your Mac current and optimized

Hungry for more ways to keep your Mac in tip-top shape? We’ve got a few extra tips and tricks that may help out.

1. Stay ahead on your updates

Software updates often include fixes and tweaks to improve performance. Making sure you have the latest versions of your OS and apps can keep your Mac running smoothly—and as a bonus, it’s good for your device’s cybersecurity, too.

2. Monitor your CPU usage

Your Mac’s CPU is its brain, and when it’s operating at capacity, the rest of your processes will slow down.

If you’re running Windows or another OS in a VM, Parallels Desktop has a CPU usage monitor in the virtual machine’s window tray that tracks how much of your Mac’s power is being taken up by Windows processes and helps you shut down unnecessary ones.

3. Declutter your dock

Remove any unnecessary items from your dock and menu bar to clear up clutter and keep your device organized.

Maximize the potential of your Mac equipped with Parallels Desktop

With your Mac running at its best, there’s only one thing that can take its performance farther—the right tools. Make the most of your Mac’s potential with Parallels Desktop and enjoy the best of both the Mac and Windows worlds on one device.

Opt for Parallels Desktop Pro and you get Parallels Toolbox included with your purchase.

Start your free trial of Parallels Desktop today.

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