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Should you run a Linux server on Apple silicon?

Running Linux on an Apple silicon Mac may now be straightforward, but it presents challenges for installation and management.

September 27, 2022 Macs, Technology

Virtualisation on Apple silicon Macs: 10 Which app?

Which to use to virtualise Monterey on an Apple silicon Mac: Parallels Desktop, UTM or VirtualBuddy? A survey of their strengths and problems.

August 16, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: How virtualization is important to the future of macOS

Why would Apple invest several years of hardware and software engineering just to see what 3rd party developers might do with it?

July 17, 2022 Macs, Technology

Explainer: Virtualisation and Rosetta 2

Ventura can use Rosetta 2 to translate Intel binaries inside an ARM-native virtualised Linux. The impact and importance of this is explained.

June 11, 2022 Macs, Technology

Retaining access to Big Sur when upgrading your M1 Mac to Monterey

If you want to be able to run versions of Big Sur on your M1 Mac after upgrading to Monterey, now’s the time to start preparing.

August 17, 2021 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Looking for the killer app

The M1’s honeymoon is over. Speed is great, but users are asking what else the M1 offers. Catalyst and the M1 iPad Pro could prove crucial to the answers.

April 25, 2021 Macs, Technology

Time Machine 15: Large files including VMs

Do you have VMs or other large files, and use Time Machine for backups? Here’s how to make those backups quicker and more compact.

March 2, 2020 Macs, Technology

Is a VM a good answer for running 32-bit apps in Catalina?

One solution to running 32-bit apps in Catalina is a VM. Here I assess the performance of Parallels Desktop 15. Is it up to the job?

September 16, 2019 Macs, Technology

Preparing to upgrade to Catalina

Coming in just a few weeks now, if you’re going to upgrade early to Catalina, now’s the time to start preparing with these tips.

September 11, 2019 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Catalina early?

Are you an early adopter, or a cautious delayer? Here’s some advice about the forthcoming upgrade to Catalina to help you decide.

September 3, 2019 Macs, Technology

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