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How do I choose between Intel Mac and Apple silicon downloads?
Check your chip in About This Mac, then read the platform and package details on the product page. Sharing macOS does not mean sharing a chip architecture. Ask before using a package that does not match your device.
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Include the version, device, reproduction steps, and a redacted error. If you open a GitHub issue, keep its link and continue the discussion in the Tea Room. Replies are not guaranteed to be immediate.
Discuss your question →These two topics came from existing article comments. They are not labelled frequently asked questions; future additions will follow real questions.