Configuring a device with various operating systems or profiles
Configuring a device with various operating systems or profiles
Hello everyone, I’m planning to host some free IT workshops in my neighborhood. I have two devices: a high-end Windows 11 desktop and a mid-range Windows 10 laptop. Can I configure the desktop to support both Windows 10 and Windows 11? I’d like to demonstrate these operating systems to people, showing them the versions they use at home. Also, I’m curious if it’s possible to run macOS on a Windows PC for learning purposes, and whether Linux would be a better fit for my local LLM studies. My laptop is decent but not powerful enough for heavy multitasking, while the desktop has a Ryzen 9 with strong specs. Ideally, I’d like profile settings on the desktop so users can log in and pick up where they left off. Having multiple OS options would be great. Thanks for your help!
The simplest approach is using two distinct SATA units, each running its own operating system. To change OSes just power them down, swap the drives, and restart. I’m not sure about Hackintosh anymore; it seems unlikely to return unless ARM Windows becomes viable. With WSL and Docker, the focus shifts away from OS-specific concerns. Creating user profiles in Windows works fine, but remember that logging out closes everything. To resume exactly where you left, virtual machines are the better option. I don’t have direct experience, but Proxmox (free tier works) appears to be the recommended path.
Thanks for your reply. Your NVMe drives are great, and I understand you're considering running Windows 10 on the secondary one. Since you don’t have any SATA drives left, it might be possible depending on the setup. Hackintosh is an interesting topic—feel free to explore it further. Just let me know when you're ready to pick up where you left off, focusing on settings and configurations. It’s not something I’m very familiar with, but I appreciate your guidance. Nice suggestion!
I can use any kind of storage device. The process would involve linking one drive, setting up Windows 10, then disconnecting the first drive before installing the second and finally Windows 11. To decide which operating system to start with, boot into BIOS and select the option from the boot menu.