Category: M1 iMac

You can now Virtualize macOS on an M1 Mac with macOS Monterey!

MrMacintosh.com - You can now run macOS Monterey in a virtual machine on M1 Macs!
You can now run macOS Monterey in a virtual machine on M1 Macs!

macOS Monterey can now run in a Virtual Machine on an M1 Mac using Monterey’s new virtualization framework!

We’ve been waiting for over seven months for this ability! The first OS to be virtualized was Ubuntu Linux, then came the ARM version of Windows 10 in late November of last year. Now we can virtualize macOS Monterey on an M1 Mac.

Hopefully QEMU, Parallels & VMware are not far behind.

I will walk you through the entire process. (UPDATE! KhaosT just released an updated GUI interface, more info at the bottom of the article)

My video walking you through the process of setting up a virtual machine that can run macOS Monterey!

Requirements & Instructions (Modified Original Instructions)

Download links are at the bottom.

  • Apple Silicon M1 Mac (running macOS Monterey)
  • Xcode 13 (Beta)
  • Apple Configurator 2
  • macOS Monterey IPSW
  • Empty dmg image (This will be your system storage, name it disk.dmg, you can create it from Disk Utility)

First Time Setup

1. Clone this project from Github save as zip for use in Xcode. Open zip in Xcode Beta.

2. Click the Run Button (VM will build)

3. Quit the app when “Virtual Machine” window showed up, move disk.dmg into the app’s container

4. Run it again

5. Open Apple Configurator 2, if everything works, There should have a VirtualMac in DFU mode

6. Temporary disable macOS Firewall and iCloud Private Relay (Apple Configurator 2 can’t restore VM with those features enabled) Both are default off if you did not turn them on or sign in with your AppleID

7. Drag macOS 12 IPSW file into Apple Configurator 2, click Restore to install macOS

8. When AC2 finishes the install you should be done and your vm should boot to macOS 12 Setup Assistant!

UPDATE!

KhaosT just released a new update to his code that gives us control over the VM Settings.

https://github.com/KhaosT/MacVM

KhaosT updated VM GUI called MacVM

Download Links

Ming Chang Virtual Machine Fork Xcode Project Download –https://github.com/ming900518/macOS-Virtual-Machine/

KhaosT/MacVM.swift Original Code –https://gist.github.com/KhaosT/fb0499130bbfcb5754d2174e78cb68b9

KhaosT UPDATED MacVM GUI – https://github.com/KhaosT/MacVM

Xcode 13 Beta – Developer.apple.com

Apple Configurator 2 – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id1037126344?mt=12

macOS Monterey IPSW Restore File – https://mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/

Credit & Thanks

KhaosT @KhaosT & Ming Chang @mingchang137

https://gist.github.com/KhaosT/fb0499130bbfcb5754d2174e78cb68b9

The New 2021 24″ M1 iMac. Everything you need to know!

MrMacintosh.com - Apple just announced the new 2021 24" M1 iMac at the Spring Loaded event.
Apple just announced the new 2021 24″ M1 iMac at the Spring Loaded event.

Apple just introduced the new 2021 24″ M1 iMac at the Spring Loaded Event!

The new newly redesigned iMac is here! I know you have questions, and I’m here to answer them. This article will be updated with the latest information on both models of the brand new 2021 24″ M1 iMac.

This article will be updated as new information comes in.

UPDATED 6/04/21

Mr. Macintosh 2021 24″ M1 iMac 8 Min Review!!!

Table of Contents

  1. When can I order the new 24″ M1 iMac?
  2. 24″ iMac Links
  3. Two Different 24″ Models
  4. Base iMac 24-in (M1 Two Ports, 2021)
  5. Upgraded iMac 24-in (M1 Four Ports, 2021)
  6. Where are the ports? (USB-A & SD Card Slot)
  7. Why does the new iMac have a chin?
  8. Why is the Apple logo missing from the front?
  9. New proprietary magnetic power adapter with built-in ethernet port
  10. The 24″ iMac is so thin that the 3.5mm headphone jack had to be on the side.
  11. Is the 24″ iMac just an M1 13″ MacBook Pro with a screen?
  12. Does the 24-inch iMac have the same M1 single external display limitation?
  13. New Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  14. Does the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID work with the M1 Mac Mini, Air or Pro?
  15. Will the new Magic Keyboard Touch ID be available for separate purchase?
  16. Does the 24″ iMac have a Kensington lock port?
  17. 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  18. New iMac Colors
  19. New 4.5k Screen
  20. Upgraded Speakers and Microphone
  21. Updated WiFi & Bluetooth
  22. The new iMac supports “Hey Siri”
  23. How much does the new iMac weigh?
  24. Should you buy the 24″ model or wait for the rumored 30″ model?
  25. Will the new iMac have a VESA mount option?
  26. Is the MAC address of the Ethernet port inside the power brick?
  27. Can the new 24″ M1 iMac be used as a 2nd display? (Target Display Mode)
  28. How many watts is the new 24″ M1 iMac power supply? (also compared to 21.5)
  29. Can the new Magic Keyboard with Touch ID work with the new M1 iPad Pro?
  30. Is the new 24″ M1 iMac stand height ajustable?
  31. What do I think of the new iMac?
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