Is macOS only for Apple?

The only way to get Apple’s MacOS operating system is to buy one of Apple’s own Macs. It’s a so-called Hackintosh — a computer built by a hobbyist, made to run MacOS on non-Apple hardware.

Can I run macOS on a PC?

The general rule is you’ll need a machine with a 64bit Intel processor. You’ll also need a separate hard drive on which to install macOS, one which has never had Windows installed on it. It’s a free Mac app that creates an installer for macOS on a USB stick which is capable of being installed on an Intel PC.

What makes the macOS unique?

macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. It lets you do things you simply can’t do with other computers. That’s because it’s designed specifically for the hardware it runs on — and vice versa. It makes your Mac work like magic with your iPhone and other Apple devices.

Why can’t Mac OS be installed on PC?

Why macOS Couldn’t Be Installed on Your Computer Some of the most common reasons macOS can’t complete the installation include: Not enough free storage on your Mac. Corruptions in the macOS installer file. Problems with your Mac’s startup disk.

What operating system is macOS based on?

macOS makes use of the BSD codebase and the XNU kernel, and its core set of components is based upon Apple’s open source Darwin operating system. macOS is the basis for some of Apple’s other operating systems, including iPhone OS/iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Which version of macOS do I have on my computer?

Which macOS version is installed? From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

Are there any laptops that are OSX compatible?

A few laptops are OSX-compatible, but Mac-hackers have the best success with a tower build as they can choose the exact hardware supported by Apple. The primary reason that not just any Intel PC can do this is because Apple has, for pretty much its entire history, adopted a “closed-architecture” approach to its devices.

Can OSX run on a non-Apple Computer?

Actually, it can. Now that OSX targets Intel architecture, there are instructions available online to build a “Hackintosh”, a computer built from non-Apple parts that can run OSX. A few laptops are OSX-compatible, but Mac-hackers have the best success with a tower build as they can choose the exact hardware supported by Apple.