- ability to d&d files onto XP icons in the OSX dock or aliases of XP applications (requires that the containing folder is accessible via shared folder for security) - ability to d&d files/ folders between OSX & XP, both ways, but instead of copying creating an alias or shortcut respectivly (can be implemented using a keysequence, i.e. Shift, while d&d) - ability to quickly empty the XP recycle bin from MacOSX; handy in coherence mode (via special dock icon representing the recycle bin or an option accessible via the context menu of the parallels icon - ability to share folders in XP that they are accessible from OSX without using SMB sharing of XP folders