If you're someone who likes the idea of running macOS but just doesn't want to be beholden to Apple's hardware, the Hackintosh is likely something you've already come across. The idea of getting macOS Sonoma and earlier releases isn't a new one — it's been around for a long, long time — but it's one that could be coming to an end sooner rather than later.
Making macOS run on non-Apple hardware has long been something tinkerers have enjoyed, not least because it allows people to get Mac Pro performance for iMac prices. But the process can be complicated and the pitfalls are many. Now it seems Apple is finally putting an end to the Hackintosh, almost accidentally.
