So, you’ve decided to liberate your Intel Mac.Good choice.Now the big question: Which Linux distro should you install? There are hundreds. Most of them claim to be “lightweight,” “user-friendly,” or “blazingly fast.”But your 2014 MacBook Pro doesn’t care about marketing—it wants compatibility and performance. We tested the top contenders on two Intel-based Macs. Here’s what […]
Performance Benchmarks: macOS vs Linux on the Same Intel Mac
Let’s settle this like adults—with numbers. You’ve got an Intel-based Mac, and you’re wondering:“If I ditch macOS and go full Linux, will it actually run better?” Short answer: Yes.Long answer: Let me show you. The Test Environment We used two machines for these benchmarks: Each was tested with: Booted natively. No virtual machines. No excuses. […]
Dual Boot Like a Pro: macOS and Linux on a MacBook Pro (2012–2019)
So, you want both worlds. You want the clean interface of macOS and the open freedom of Linux.You’re not alone. And the good news? You can have both.On the same machine. With full control. Without nuking your data. Welcome to dual booting—Mac edition. Why Dual Boot? Because sometimes, compromise is power. Maybe you: Whatever your […]
From Cupertino to Kernel: Why Your Old Mac Deserves Linux
They told you it was obsolete.Apple stopped updating your Mac, and now it sits there like a $2,000 paperweight. Wrong. If your Mac has an Intel chip and a bit of life left in its SSD, it’s not dead—it’s just waiting for Linux. Why Linux? macOS isn’t bad. Let’s get that out of the way. […]