As of November In 2020, new Mac computers are made with Apple's custom-built M-series processorsApple announced a transition to a new generation of processors known as Apple silicon. These processors use a different instruction set and are different from the traditional personal computing processors traditionally made by Intel and AMD. This article will outline the changes that are present on the new Apple silicon-based Macs.
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Select the Apple icon in the top left to open the About This Mac section
Under Processor or Chip, check if Intel is listed or if Apple Silicon (M1, M2 Pro, etc.)is listed.
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Intel/x86_64 program compatibility
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VMware Fusion is also fully supported on Apple silicon. Oracle VM VirtualBox is in beta for Apple silicon.
Upgradeability
Apple computers Computers using Apple silicon processors cannot have memory (RAM) or integrated storage upgraded.
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