VirtualBox running slow and lag on macOS, MacBook Pro

This article shows how to fix VirtualBox 6.1.* running slow on macOS, MacBook Pro with retina display. Tested with VirtualBox 6.1.22 macOS Big Sur 11.1 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Debian 1. VirtualBox with more memory, CPU, etc In VirtualBox, clicks on the Settings icon. 1.1 Increase based memory. 1.2 Increase CPU processors. …

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Install VirtualBox on macOS, the installation failed?

Try to install VirtualBox on macOS, and hits the error "The Installation failed."? P.S Tested with VirtualBox 6.1 and macOS Big Sur 11.1 Solution 1.1 Desktop, top menu, clicks Apple icon -> System Preferences… 1.2 Clicks on the Security & Privacy icon. 1.3 Clicks on the left-bottom lock icon, type password to unlock it. 1.4 …

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VirtualBox – Ubuntu slow and laggy UI

To solve the Ubuntu UI slow performance issue on VirtualBox, increase the “Video Memory” and “Enable 3D Acceleration” Environment VirtualBox 5.1.14 Ubuntu 16 Solution 1. Shutdown VM, clicks “Settings” 2. Display –>> Screen tab –>> Increase the “Video Memory” to Max, and checked the “Enable 3D Acceleration” Done. References What is ‘Ubuntu Unity’ (for the …

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VirtualBox – No backlight on CMSTORM keyboard

This article shows you how to enable the backlight feature (Screen Lock key) on a CMSTORM keyboard. Environment VirtualBox 5.1.14 Ubuntu 16 1. Solution – Quick To fix it quickly, run the following command in a terminal, and press the “Screen Lock key” again, the backlight should be enabled. Terminal $ xmodmap -e ‘add mod3 …

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