Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Install Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on Apple Silicon natively and turn your M1 or M2 Mac into a real Linux machine no virtual machine, no UTM, no Parallels. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to install Ubuntu on a Mac the right way, running directly on Apple hardware for full native performance.
We start with everything you need before installing: backing up your Mac, checking macOS requirements, and freeing up disk space. Then we walk through the complete Ubuntu Asahi installation — running the installer from the macOS Terminal, resizing your partition safely, choosing Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon), and completing Apple's one-time startup steps so your Mac boots straight into Linux.
You'll also see the full first-boot setup, how to dual boot macOS and Ubuntu and switch between them, and what actually works on Apple Silicon today — Wi-Fi, sound, GPU acceleration, and everyday performance on M1 and M2 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Because this is a native ARM64 installation, you get real hardware speed no virtual machine can match.
Whether you're a developer who wants a Linux workstation, a Linux enthusiast curious about Ubuntu ARM, or a beginner installing Linux on a Mac for the first time, this guide covers the entire Ubuntu 26.04 installation from start to finish.
*Time Stamps*
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Installing ubuntu 26.04 (FIRST STEP)
03:39 Completing Ubuntu 26.05 Installation (SECOND STEP)
06:02 Ubuntu post Install Steps
07:38 Performance
08:02 Switching Between Ubuntu & MacOS w/ Boot Menu
*In this video, you will learn*
How to prepare your M-series Mac for Ubuntu
Installing the Ubuntu based Asahi Linux kernel.
Running the Ubuntu ASAHI installation script natively.
*Quick Links*
Github Detailed Instructions : github.com/UbuntuAsahi/ubuntu-asahi
Ubuntu ASAHI: ubuntuasahi.org
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Install Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on Apple Silicon natively and turn your M1 or M2 Mac into a real Linux machine no virtual machine, no UTM, no Parallels. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to install Ubuntu on a Mac the right way, running directly on Apple hardware for full native performance.
We start with everything you need before installing: backing up your Mac, checking macOS requirements, and freeing up disk space. Then we walk through the complete Ubuntu Asahi installation — running the installer from the macOS Terminal, resizing your partition safely, choosing Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon), and completing Apple's one-time startup steps so your Mac boots straight into Linux.
You'll also see the full first-boot setup, how to dual boot macOS and Ubuntu and switch between them, and what actually works on Apple Silicon today — Wi-Fi, sound, GPU acceleration, and everyday performance on M1 and M2 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Because this is a native ARM64 installation, you get real hardware speed no virtual machine can match.
Whether you're a developer who wants a Linux workstation, a Linux enthusiast curious about Ubuntu ARM, or a beginner installing Linux on a Mac for the first time, this guide covers the entire Ubuntu 26.04 installation from start to finish.
*Time Stamps*
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Installing ubuntu 26.04 (FIRST STEP)
03:39 Completing Ubuntu 26.05 Installation (SECOND STEP)
06:02 Ubuntu post Install Steps
07:38 Performance
08:02 Switching Between Ubuntu & MacOS w/ Boot Menu
*In this video, you will learn*
How to prepare your M-series Mac for Ubuntu
Installing the Ubuntu based Asahi Linux kernel.
Running the Ubuntu ASAHI installation script natively.
*Quick Links*
Github Detailed Instructions : github.com/UbuntuAsahi/ubuntu-asahi
Ubuntu ASAHI: ubuntuasahi.org
*Watch OTHER Videos*
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Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB Drive (2026 Official Method) youtu.be/xuoE2r4hShU
How to Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox (2026) youtu.be/EvQLXtnb5mE
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