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How to Run Mac Apps on Linux

macOS and Linux share a common heritage. Unfortunately, that does not mean applications can smoothly transition between the operating systems. To run Mac apps on Linux, you’ll need some sort of virtual machine or translation layer. Run a macOS Virtual Machine (All Apps) The most reliable way to run Mac apps on Linux is through a virtual machine. With a free, open-source hypervisor application like VirtualBox, you can run macOS on a virtual device on your Linux machine. A properly-installed virtualized macOS environment will run all macOS apps without issue. Virtualizing… Read more

How to Install Guest Additions in VirtualBox

VirtualBox is fantastic software, especially for developers, but it doesn’t quite have everything out of the box. You may run into performance problems, and the integration with the underlying operating system (known as the “host” OS) isn’t great. There are some other issues you can run into as well. Fortunately, you can fix this, depending on the virtualized operating system (known as the “guest” OS) you’re running. You can do this by using a series of add-ons known as Guest Additions. Related: How to Import and Export OVA Files in Virtualbox What Are VirtualBox Guest Additions?… Read more

How to Fix Ubuntu Freezing in VirtualBox

If you’re curious about Linux but not enough to replace macOS or Windows with it, running it in a virtual machine is a great option. VirtualBox is one of the most popular VMs for a wide variety of reasons, one of which is that it’s free to use. Virtual machines are complex things, and when something goes wrong, it can be tough to tell where the problem lies. This is especially true if you’re running Ubuntu and it’s constantly freezing. If this is happening to you, trying to figure out what the problem is can be an exercise in frustration. Related: How to Install VirtualBox… Read more

How to Install macOS in VirtualBox

As a Windows user, there may be times when you need to use macOS but don’t have the money to invest in your own Mac computer. Apple has always made it hard to install their operating system on non-Apple hardware, making it hard to take advantage of the benefits of this refined OS. With VirtualBox, however, it is possible to install macOS on your Windows PC. Let’s run through how to go about this. What You’ll Need First, you’ll need to download a copy of Oracle VM VirtualBox. You’ll also need an ISO image of the macOS version you want to install. Getting hold of… Read more