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Reggie S.
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Python Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

What I like about Shells is that you can have multiple OS, and try them on this app. The advantage of having multiple OS is that you can try a variety of apps from a variety of OS. If one OS breaks, then you can still use the other one. having said that, I'm consistent in using this app as it's one of my go-to especially when it's work related. I also don't need to bring my laptop with me always as this app serves as a VDI - can run on any devices I want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

It would help if you had a faster internet connection because the Shells runs on the cloud, so If your connection is slow, there are higher chances that this app can work slow too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

I don't have to purchase costly hardware like a PC or laptop if I want to use an app not available on my OS. I can pop Shells and work my way from there. It is that easy and convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is Shells.com?

Shells.com offers a virtual cloud computer that can be accessed from any web-enabled device. As we offer multiple Linux distributions or Windows preloaded on the virtual desktop, it gives the user the opportunity to use the operating system that they want on the device that they want. This is great for new users who would like to give Linux a test run without having to install on their hardware or for developers who would like to test and deploy all on one device. Schools and businesses can rapidly deploy computers and phones to those who need them at a low-cost.

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Shells.com offers a virtual cloud computer that can be accessed from any web-enabled device. As we offer multiple Linux distributions or Windows preloaded on the virtual desktop, it gives the user the opportunity to use the operating system that they want on the device that they want. This is great for new users who would like to give Linux a test run without having to install on their hardware or for developers who would like to test and deploy all on one device. Schools and businesses can rapidly deploy computers and phones to those who need them at a low-cost.


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Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
Los Angeles, US
Twitter
@shellsdotcom
736 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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6 employees on LinkedIn®

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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
0.0 out of 5
"Simply doesn't work. Not at all. Zero. Zip. Zilch"
That it worked (slowly) for the first few days. I guess that's a good thing.
Trystan C.
TC
Trystan C.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"great product for VDI and DaaS solution"
I really love the stability and performance of this application. Works and synchronizes well with computer software. The user-friendly interface is...
Cain R.
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Cain R.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Powerful and secure virtual desktop"
Ease of doing work while using Shells, as a Music producer, I've produced music without purchasing costly hardware for music prod. All thanks to Sh...
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

That it worked (slowly) for the first few days. I guess that's a good thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

That is completely stopped working after only a short number of days. Not even slightly worked. No glitches. No latency. The system literally stopped working and they did nothing to get it working again. I am now 2 days in without the system working AT ALL. Their support page on their website doesn't work and their phone system directs the user to the page that doesn't work. Their support email address appears to be a black hole of no response. Run, don't walk away from this product. NOTE: I am paying customer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves no problem because is simply doesn't work. Would be a neat idea, but only if it worked. I'm days in without the system working at all with no support to get it back up and running. I lost DAYS of hard work on this system. HUGE MISTAKE!!!!!!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daanyaal P.
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Marketing Consultant
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

I don't want to be biased on the technical side of things, just narrating what I have experienced in using this product as a Marketing Consultant. I'm quite impressed about this product especially its features. Never have I imagined before that you could use your computer on any devices. It's crazy thinking about it, but I guess this is how technology is now. I also didn't know that there are multiple computer operating system aside from Windows and Mac! there are other OS too, like Ubuntu and Linux, which are great and very fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

I cannot talk much about the downside of using this application. Although, I often experience slow response on its end, not quite sure if it's my internet speed or this app that is slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

I want to start by pointing out the obvious. Since it's running on a cloud, it's very secure, and no data breach will ever happen. Also, your team can work anywhere and organize your work in one go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zavier D.
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Music Producer
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

I'm a using Music Producer by profession and what I like the most about Shells feature is that it is straightforward to set up and very easy to use, and its music-producing arsenal is complete. You can compose music, produce music, and encode to any audio format that you like! It has a complete Full Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in the cloud. I could not ask for more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

The thing I don't like the most about Shells is that it's a bit laggy whenever multiple tabs are open simultaneously. It's frustrating at times, especially when I'm working, and it's lagging, but other than that, the work experience has been very impressive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's the Full Digital Audio Workstation in the cloud that's been a part of my day-to-day job since it utilizes all the things that I need in producing music. It's very convenient, and thankful for this app! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JH
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

The support, everyone behind the scenes, quickly resolves all issues and concerns. Scalability is simple - a few clicks and no time spent on VM setup.

For us, the competitor was that we had to set up a new Windows Virtual machine, then install a SO, which takes time, and I don't have time for that; V2Cloud is relatively simple to set up, a couple of clicks and you have your computer.

Furthermore, we use to have virtual networks within users utilising different sessions, and it works great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

So yet, nothing has happened. It has been an excellent fit for our needs to have MAC users using Windows machines for software compatibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

Because my former hosted VM provider (Azure) was nickeling and diming me, my monthly fee kept going up.

After that, I self-hosted for 2 years, but the performance was poor, and I had to pay for hardware and local networking difficulties. With this, I don't have to worry about power/internet disruptions at the workplace stopping my ability to check in and work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rian T.
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Co-Founder
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

What I like the most on Shells is where you can tell your employees that they can work in any place they want as long as they bring their devices with them along with an internet connection. because that's what Shells has been providing me; convenience, efficiency, scalability, and organized work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

I'm very particular in the speed of an application whatever I'm doing because I'm a short-tempered guy, and I need my work to be done in a fast-paced. What I sometimes noticed, whenever I try to log in on the app, it's very slow, and it's causing me much delay, which was frustrating. But all-in-all, I'm still a fan of using this product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have realized that this tool is valuable, and I'm thankful that it exists at the time of a digital age wherein you can bring your work with you wherever you want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cassidy R.
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Director
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

I find using Shells enjoyable because it can really bring you and work with you anywhere you want. It's really that flexible and valuable for me! It saves me a lot of time and money as you don't need to pay for very costly hardware. You can even code on a Smart TV which I find funny at first, but once you get the gist of it, you'd find yourself amazed at what it can bring to the table!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

It is unstable sometimes, and I find it annoying that it has to depend on your internet connection to be fast. I mean the app itself has to be fast itself, right? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

As I've mentioned above, the ease and smooth of using and integrating the app with the other software is phenomenal, and you can bring it anywhere and work anywhere you want! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nel B.
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Data Analyst
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

I've been using this application for over a year now, and I think this app deserves recognition. Shells is a virtual desktop that is very secure, efficient, and flexible. I use this app all the time for my work outside the office, It has changed the way I work ever since because with this, I can bring my work desktop anywhere with me - It's powered by the cloud, and my data can be transferred from any devices that you want, and work my way from there. It's so very efficient! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

There's nothing much to dislike about this application since, for me; It gets the job done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm a data analyst; it requires working very long hours in front of the screen. Doing so can be really dull most of the time, really thankful for this app for changing the way the work system works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erica P.
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Marketing Specialist
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

As the title of my review says, I've been working remotely as a user and an admin of Shells app. What I like the most about its feature is that you can work anywhere you want without sacrificing the security of your data. It's very awesome! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

I don't like Shells dependency on internet speed because the app has to be fast without relying on the internet speed. Shells tend to get laggy at times, though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've realized that it's much better to work anywhere, not just stuck in the same office every day as this will give you more into a creative state of mind, unlike the usual office setup wherein you have to work inside a building or any establishment. Shells has changed everything for me since then. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Don F.
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

Shells 'Bring your own device' feature has been the most life saver feature for me because it saved me a tons of money from purchasing costly hardware. My team also love it since they can work anywhere they want! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

I don't find anything to dislike about Shells because I've been using it since last year, and It's been great for me. The only downside that I think of is that their logo looks too simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

When we had to close out last year at the height of the pandemic, I needed to think of a strategy to generate income and still give jobs to my team while working from home. this is the solution that I've found. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Neo H.
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Quality Assurance Specialist
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What do you like best about Shells.com?

You can work from anywhere just by using this app. All you need is a working device and an internet connection; then, you're all set. Shells VDI is one of its key features that I like, especially when the pandemic struck all businesses. This was the most straightforward solution most companies could provide for their clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shells.com?

What I don't like about it is that sometimes, It lags or hangs in the middle of your work for no particular reason, which causes me to delay finishing my tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Shells.com solving and how is that benefiting you?

Issues such as having to work long hours in front of a computer - this get solved by Shells VDI feature. My data is very secured too, so I don't need to worry about data breach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.