LiveMath on MacOS Catalina/BigSur/Monterey/Ventura/Sonoma

You are here because you have a Mac (me, too) that is running macOS Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11), or Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma (12).

The current version of LiveMath 3.6 does not work on these newer macOS. If you have Mojave (10.14) and below, you are good and you can skip this page.

• Method #1: Parallels + Mojave

The BEST solution for these newer Macs is to use a virtual machine program called Parallels, which is available for $40 on a special academic student discount.


• Step 1: Download Parallels App
  Download Parallels from This Download Page.
  
  
• Step 2: Install Parallels App
  Follow the instructions to install Parallels onto your computer. Note there will be a few (harmless) "Security Warnings" as you do this. See the note below about these.
  
  
• Step 3: Skip Windows 10 Installation (unless you have Mac M1)
  After you get Parallels installed, Parallels will invite you to "Download and Install Windows 10". Just CLOSE THIS WINDOW with red X.
  
  
  If you have Mac M1, you will install Windows 10 and follow the rest of the instructions for Windows
  
  
• Step 4: Download macOSMojave Parallels Virtual Machine (PVM) (unless you have Mac M1)
  Now Download The 10GB macOS Mojave Parallels Virtual Machine (PVM) from here: macOSMojave.pvm.tgz Yes, this will take a while - maybe 3 or 4 hours! Best to let it download overnight, depending upon your internet speeds.
  
  
• Step 5: MAYBE: Uncompress macOSMojave.pvm.tgz --> macOSMojave.pvm
  Once macOSMojave is downloaded to your Download folder, if you still see the file "macOSMojave.pvm.tgz" then double-click on it to open and "uncompress it". The end result will be: macOSMojave.pvm - a 15GB (!) file. Some browsers (Firefox, Safari) do this uncompressing automatically.
  
  
• Step 6: Double-click on macOSMojave.pvm (unless you have Mac M1)
  This will launch Parallels App and start your macOS Mojave Virtual Machine!
  
  
• Step 7: Launch LiveMath 3.6! (if Mac M1 you will need to further download+install LiveMath for Windows)
  You will see LiveMath installed already in the Dock. (You will need to feed LiveMath a Purchased License Key)
  
  
• Step 8: Purchase Parallels Academic License
  Parallels starts with a 14-day trial period. You may order the special Academic License from here: Parallels Academic License Purchase Parallels will require you have a verification letter of your academic status (if you do not already have an email that ends in .edu). Please request an Enrollment Verification Letter from us this academic purchase verification.
  
  
• Extra: Parallels Security Approvals
  As you install Parallels App, a number of "Security Warnings" will appear. Approve all of these security warnings. Parallels is a world-class app used by millions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Parallels & LiveMath Significant Difference
  When running LiveMath on Mac, you will HOLD DOWN the COMMAND key to pick-up-and-drag objects around in LiveMath.
  
  With LiveMath on Parallels-macOSMojave, you will HOLD DOWN both the SHIFT and COMMAND keys to do the same thing.
  
  




• Method #2: USB Thumb Drive for Intel Macs

Upon request to the instructor, we will send you a USB thumb drive (both for USB 2.0 and USB-C) that will allow you boot your Intel Mac into macOS Mojave (10.14), where you can run LiveMath 3.6.

Here is the process:
• Step 1:
  Request from the instructor that a special USB thumb drive be sent to you.
• Step 2:
  Once received (3-5 days), put thumb drive into the Mac
• Step 3:
  Restart your computer, HOLDING DOWN the OPTION KEY the entire time
• Step 4:
  After the Apple logo, you will see different choices for boot drives. Click on "LiveMathDC" to tell your Mac to boot from the USB drive.
• Step 5:
  Your Mac is now booted into 10.14 Mojave. Your old hard drive is still fine and visible in the Finder. LiveMath is already installed onto this USB drive - you do have to feed LiveMath the License Key you have purchased for the course.


Models of Mac This Does Not Work On: MacBookPro 2020, MacBook Air 2020, MacBook Air 2021. If you have Intel MacBook Pro/Air 2020, you can still use the Parallels workaround mentioned above.



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• Method #3: Parallels + Windows 11

The BEST solution for these newer Macs M1/M2/M3 is to use a virtual machine program called Parallels, which is available for $50 on a special academic student discount.


• Step 1: Download Parallels App
  Download Parallels from This Download Page.
  
  
• Step 2: Install Parallels App
  Follow the instructions to install Parallels onto your computer. Note there will be a few (harmless) "Security Warnings" as you do this. See the note below about these.
  
  
• Step 3: Install Windows 11
  After you get Parallels installed, Parallels will invite you to "Download and Install Windows 11".
  
  
• Step 4: Download and Install Chrome and LiveMath for Windows
  
  
  
• Step 5: Launch LiveMath Maker 3.6! (You will need to feed LiveMath a Purchased License Key - see the Getting Started Emails for instructions)
  
  
• Step 6: Purchase Parallels Academic License
  Parallels starts with a 14-day trial period. You may order the special Academic License from here: Parallels Academic License Purchase Parallels will require you have a verification letter of your academic status (if you do not already have an email that ends in .edu). Please request an Enrollment Verification Letter from us this academic purchase verification.
  
  
• Extra: Parallels Security Approvals
  As you install Parallels App, a number of "Security Warnings" will appear. Approve all of these security warnings. Parallels is a world-class app used by millions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Parallels & LiveMath Significant Difference
  When running LiveMath on Parallels+Win11, you will HOLD DOWN the CTRL key to pick-up-and-drag objects around in LiveMath.



• Movie on how to fine-tune LiveMath on Parallels+Windows11:
  LiveMath on Apple Silicon/Intel 64-bit with Parallels + Windows11!