Parsec

Pros

• Allows you to share your screen for streaming.
• Host game rooms and keep a friend list.
• Lets you collaborate on projects and share files with friends.

Cons

• You may experience troubles if your friends are using Windows 7.

Parsec is a utility program that allows you to host games and share your screen. This can be handy when playing with your friends online or streaming your feeds for others to watch. While it does allow you to host games, there are some problems if your friends are using a certain OS.

Main Features

Parsec is primarily devoted to screen sharing and allowing you to host games. In terms of sharing your screen, this can be useful if you want to stream your gaming adventures to others. Many people have turned to streaming as a form of entertainment and income. You need a program that offers this feature, and Parsec allows others to see what you're playing.

You can also host game rooms with others. The game must have multiplayer functionality of course, but Parsec allows you to easily make a room that others can join. Some games can make this process difficult. Parsec allows you to create a room in seconds that others can join. This is mostly meant for your friends, but you can make a public room that anyone can join.

Friend List

Parsec has a native friend list that allows you to add friends. This makes it much easier to invite them into your gaming sessions, and you can see what they are doing on Parsec as well. You can even join their gaming sessions through this software.

Finding and adding new people is simple. Just type their name and send an invite. Whether you have been friends in real life or are just meeting the person, you can add them to your list in seconds.

Operating System Troubles

Even though this functions on many versions of Windows, it has been found that there can be problems if your friends use Windows 7. You can run the program with this OS, but your friends might have a hard time joining your games if they are using this OS. Parsec works much better with newer versions of Windows.

Chances are that your friends are using a newer version of Windows, but keep this in mind when trying to make game rooms. You might find that a few of your friends have a hard time joining your game rooms.

Other Uses

While this is primarily meant for gaming, some people have also used Parsec for collaboration and work. You can easily share documents, files and work on projects together. Not only that, but you can keep everyone in the loop by sending out messages to your entire friend list.

Pros

• Allows you to share your screen for streaming.
• Host game rooms and keep a friend list.
• Lets you collaborate on projects and share files with friends.

Cons

• You may experience troubles if your friends are using Windows 7.