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Technical deep dives into macOS virtualization, Apple's Virtualization.framework, and the lessons learned building GhostVM.

January 24, 2025·6 min read

Why You Can't Clone Your Mac Into a VM

Apple's Virtualization.framework doesn't let you snapshot a running Mac into a VM. Here's why that's a fundamental limitation, not a missing feature.

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