Hackintosh is almost dead (aplus.rs)

Article summary

The Hackintosh scene is facing significant challenges due to Apple's transition to its own CPUs and GPUs, as well as changes to driver support in macOS. The removal of driver support for older WiFi and Bluetooth cards has made it difficult for Hackintosh users to achieve full functionality. As a result, the author believes that Hackintosh is on its deathbed. The author plans to switch to an Apple Silicon-based machine in the future.

Main themes

• Hackintosh scene
• Apple hardware and software
• macOS updates
• Driver support
• Virtualization
• Alternative hardware

What commenters say

• The next generation of Hackintoshing could be based on a cut-down Linux host acting as a shim between the real hardware and the paravirtual interface.
• Running macOS on non-Apple hardware is becoming less necessary due to the improving quality and affordability of Apple's own products.
• Some users believe that the convenience and reliability of Apple's ecosystem outweigh the costs and limitations of their hardware.
• Others argue that the high cost of Apple's products, particularly when it comes to RAM and storage upgrades, makes alternative hardware a more attractive option.
• The use of virtualization and cloud services can mitigate the need for a Hackintosh setup, but may not be a perfect solution for all use cases.
• The EU's DMA requirements could potentially lead to changes in Apple's policies regarding third-party hardware and software support.
• The decline of the Hackintosh scene may have significant implications for certain industries, such as music production, where Macs are currently the preferred platform.
• Some users disagree that the Hackintosh scene is dying, and believe that alternative solutions and workarounds will continue to be developed.