Quickemu 4.9.9 has been released, enhancing the performance and reliability of virtual machines with new features like automatic architecture detection and true ARM64 guest support on both x86_64 and ARM hosts. The update includes performance improvements that reduce space consumption on SSDs and speed up boot times, as well as SPICE refinements allowing users to reconnect to running VMs without rebooting. Additionally, it addresses long-standing issues for macOS guests, such as proper TSC flag detection and sound card selection. Users must upgrade to QEMU version 6.1.0 or newer to access the new features, making it easier to manage VMs with fewer manual edits
Quickemu 4.9.9 released
Quickemu 4.9.9 is out, bringing faster and more reliable virtual machines without the manual edits. The update adds automatic architecture detection, true ARM64 guest support on both x86_64 and native ARM hosts, and performance tweaks that reduce space consumption on SSDs and speed up boot times. SPICE refinements also let you reconnect to running VMs without rebooting, while macOS guest gotchas are addressed with proper TSC flag detection and sound card selection fixes. To update your setup, reinstall QEMU 6.1.0 or newer from the official repository or website, and enjoy fewer manual edits before your VM finally boots.
