will Macbook run Handbrake and virtual machines

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will Macbook run Handbrake and virtual machines

If i go for a 12" Macbook, even through its' fan-less, can it run Handbrake and virtual machines ok ? My only concern with encodes it will shut down without cooling for a fan, despite the lower speed.

The only intensive app would probably be handbrake, since VMWare would only be for light use.. no games or intensive apps or anything like that..

Alternative, i could just purchase one and test, but wanted to see in advance what i would be expecting with this ahead of purchasing.

Anyone tried this yet ?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on May 1, 2016 8:07 AM

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Answer 1

May 1, 2016 2:42 PM in response to Tech198

https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

Be aware...

Unidentified Developer (OS X Download)

We are not currently able to sign the HandBrake downloads. Since our download is not code signed, OSX will flag the application as from an unidentified developer. To work around this, please read their Open an app from an unidentified developer help article.

For more detailed information about the Gatekeeper feature in OSX, please see the About Gatekeeper article.

If an app is not available from the App Store, you're putting your Mac's security at risk.

The new MacBook comes with 8GB's of RAM which should be sufficient to run VMware.

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May 21, 2016 11:05 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

I'm just wondering being a fan-less Mac weather the Mac would itself shut down half way through an encode with Handbrake because its too hot.

I already know it would generate more heat than less heat (from one with a fan).. I just need to that will cause issues at all.

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