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A Reddit user named Straight_Estimate_76 showcased their setup, which includes 3D-printed Star Wars figures and converted iMacs turned into Cinema Displays. The iMacs were stripped of their motherboards and power supplies and converted using Display Converter for HDMI output. The user also mentioned using OpenCore Legacy Patcher to install unsupported macOS versions on their older Macs.
The OpenCore Legacy Patcher project has released version 1.0.0 of its software, enabling macOS Sonoma to be installed on Macs dating back to 2007 and 2008. While the project allows older Macs to access some new features and security patches, compatibility issues arise, particularly with non-Metal GPUs and proprietary chips like the T1 coprocessor. Nonetheless, the project offers a solution for technically savvy users to extend the lifespan of their unsupported Macs.
The OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.0.0 has been released, enabling 83 unsupported Mac models to run macOS Sonoma, despite lacking official support. The patcher project allows newer macOS versions to work on older models, expanding the range of features available to users without requiring hardware upgrades. However, the T1 Security Chip found in 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models with a Touch Bar is not currently supported. The list of compatible models includes various MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro, and Xserve models from 2007 to 2019.