Symptoms
I have connected to the remote Mac using Parallels Access and I experience the following issues:
- I cannot switch between open applications
- Applications open in windowed mode and I cannot center them
- Application GUI (Graphical User Interface) is not optimized for the remote device display resolution
- Other visual issues
Cause
macOS misconfiguration.
Resolution
Make sure that Parallels Access Agent.app is added to the list of allowed applications:
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Go to System Preferences > Click Security & Privacy > Privacy Tab > Accessibility > Click on "+" button.
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Open Applications in Finder
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Right-click on Parallels Access.app item
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Select Show Package Contents
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Navigate to Contents > MacOS
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Drag'n'drop Parallels Access Agent.app to the apps list in the System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility page.
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Make sure that Parallels Access Agent item appeared in the list with a mark in the checkbox.
- Restart your Mac and reconnect.
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