Is there a free macOS?

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1. Is there a free macOS?
2. Is macOS hardware or software?
3. Why is Hackintosh illegal?
4. How do I force a Mac update?
5. Is Apple aware of Hackintosh?
6. Is Mojave better than High Sierra 2020?

Is there a free macOS?

Yes and no. OS X is free with the purchase of an Apple-branded computer. If you don't purchase a computer, you can purchase a retail version of the operating system at cost. You can install OS X dual-boot with Windows on Apple-branded computers.

Is macOS hardware or software?

macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. It lets you do things you simply can't do with other computers. That's because it's designed specifically for the hardware it runs on — and vice versa. macOS comes with an entire suite of beautifully designed apps.

Why is Hackintosh illegal?

Each Apple-branded computer sold is important to Apple's bottom line. ... According to Apple, Hackintosh computers are illegal, per the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. In addition, creating a Hackintosh computer violates Apple's end-user license agreement (EULA) for any operating system in the OS X family.

How do I force a Mac update?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences. Click Software Update. Click Update Now or Upgrade Now: Update Now installs the latest updates for the currently installed version.

Is Apple aware of Hackintosh?

Apple doesn't allow people to build hackintoshes. For those following along at home, a “hackintosh” is a self-built computer that is specifically built to attempt to run the Mac OS, instead of, say, Windows or Linux (or whatever). Apple does not permit this.

Is Mojave better than High Sierra 2020?

If you're a fan of dark mode, then you may well want to upgrade to Mojave. If you're an iPhone or iPad user, then you may want to consider Mojave for the increased compatibility with iOS. If you plan to run a lot of older programs that don't have 64-bit versions, then High Sierra is probably the right choice.