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 – Copy and Paste between host and guest machine

By default, the copy and paste between host and guest machine is disabled, To enable it, update “Shared Clipboard” to “Bidirectinal“. 1. Steps to enable Copy and Paste 1.1 Shutdown the VM, in VirtualBox Manager, clicks “Settings” 1.2 General –>> Advanced Tab, update the “Shared Clipboard” to “Bidirectinal”. 1.3 Start the VM, the copy and …

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