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How to Install Mac OS on an Intel PC and Customize Your Screensaver
If you want to enjoy the features and aesthetics of Mac OS on your Intel PC, you can do so by creating a Hackintosh. A Hackintosh is a PC that runs Mac OS using a modified bootloader and some drivers and patches. In this article, we will show you how to install Mac OS on an Intel PC using OpenCore, a popular and versatile bootloader. We will also show you how to customize your screensaver with spesa rt, a tool that lets you create stunning animations with code.
What You Need to Build a Hackintosh
Before you start, make sure you have the following items:
- A compatible Intel PC with at least 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of free disk space. You can check the compatibility of your hardware with Mac OS here: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/prerequisites.html
- A USB drive with at least 16 GB of capacity.
- A Mac or another Hackintosh to download Mac OS and create the installer.
- OpenCore bootloader and some drivers, kexts, and SSDTs. You can download them from here: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/ktext.html
- ProperTree, a tool to edit the config.plist file. You can download it from here: github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree
- SSDTTime, a tool to dump your DSDT and create some SSDTs. You can download it from here: github.com/corpnewt/SSDTTime
- GenSMBIOS, a tool to generate serial numbers and UUIDs for your system. You can download it from here: github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS
- spesa rt, a tool to create screensavers with code. You can download it from here: github.com/spesa/spesa-rt
How to Create a Bootable Mac OS Installer
The first step is to create a bootable USB drive with Mac OS on it. This requires a working Mac or another Hackintosh that has access to the Mac App Store. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Mac App Store and search for the latest version of Mac OS. Download it and wait for it to finish.
- Connect your USB drive to your Mac or Hackintosh and open Disk Utility.
- Select your USB drive in the left column, then click Erase.
- In the pop-up menu, enter a name for your USB drive, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) for the format, and click Erase.
- Click Done and close Disk Utility.
- Run the UniBeast app that you downloaded earlier. Click Continue until you reach the Destination Select screen.
- Select your USB drive that you formatted earlier, and click Continue.
- Select Catalina or Big Sur, depending on which version of Mac OS you downloaded, and click Continue.
- Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy Boot Mode, depending on your motherboard's capabilities, and click Continue.
- Select any additional drivers or kexts that you need for your hardware, such as audio, network, graphics, etc., and click Continue.
- Click Continue again and enter your password if prompted.
- Wait for UniBeast to copy the files and create the installer on your USB drive. This may take some time depending on your internet speed and USB drive speed.
- When done, click Quit UniBeast and eject your USB drive.
How to Install Mac OS on an Intel PC
The next step is to install Mac OS on your Intel PC using the USB installer that you created. Here are the steps to follow:
- Connect your USB drive to your Intel PC and turn it on.
- Enter your BIOS or UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key during boot (usually F2, F10, F12, Del, or Esc). 51082c0ec5