
Since 2005, many Mac computers have used the same x86-64 computer architecture as many other desktop PCs, laptops, and servers, meaning that in principle, the code making up macOS systems and software can be run on alternative platforms with minimal compatibility issues. "Hackintoshing" began as a result of Apple's 2005 transition to Intel processors, away from PowerPC. This can also include running Macintosh software on hardware it is not originally authorized for. Non-Apple computer running macOS Hackintosh running OS X YosemiteĪ Hackintosh ( / ˈ h æ k ɪ n t ɒ ʃ/, a portmanteau of " Hack" and " Macintosh") is a computer that runs Apple's Macintosh operating system macOS on computer hardware not authorized for the purpose by Apple.
