I've purchased a SATA SSD specifically for running alternative operating systems like macOS (mainly for GarageBand) and Linux, as I want to keep my main SSD dedicated to Windows. My question is: after initializing the SATA SSD on Windows, can I install macOS on it and successfully boot from it? If so, what steps would I need to follow?
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You could remove your primary SSD, install your OS onto the SATA SSD, then reinstall the primary SSD and use the boot menu to choose which one to start up from. Also, if you're interested in dual booting, it is possible with a bit of research and effort! Just be wary that installing macOS (especially on non-Apple hardware) isn't a walk in the park—check out some Hackintosh guides if you want to venture into that. But I'd recommend practicing on an old PC first before touching your main machine!
When you set up that SATA SSD, it will format the drive, so the initialization is just a step to get it ready. You can definitely install Linux on it and boot from it without any issues! Just make sure to follow the right installation steps for your chosen distro.
Got it! But my main concern is if I can actually launch Linux from the SSD after installation?
I might just stick with Linux. I'm mainly after GarageBand, but how bad is using macOS in general?