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MoltenVK is a Vulkan portability implementation that allows Vulkan-based applications to run on Apple's Metal graphics framework. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about MoltenVK typically arise in the context of virtualization and cross-platform graphics support, such as when running Windows or Linux virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs via hypervisors like VirtualBox. Users may encounter MoltenVK when enabling Vulkan acceleration in virtualized environments, as it translates Vulkan API calls to Metal for compatibility with Apple hardware. The tag covers topics related to Vulkan graphics, Metal translation, and graphics performance in virtual machines on macOS hosts.
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    VirtualBox 7.2.0: Windows 11/Arm VMs on Arm Hosts with NVMe & UI Redesign

    Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.0 ushers in the most consequential update to the desktop hypervisor in several years, delivering first-class support for Windows 11/Arm virtual machines on Arm hosts, a redesigned user interface, expanded hardware feature passthrough, and a long list of stability and...
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