The (specifically OpenCore Legacy Patcher) is a miracle of reverse engineering. It allows a 2012 MacBook Pro to run software designed for a 2020 M1 MacBook Air.
While patchers can work on non-Metal Macs, the UI may be glitchy. Macs from 2012 onwards generally have Metal support, making them the best candidates. How to Use a Patcher (General Workflow) Macos Big Sur Patcher
If you are looking to actually download or use these tools, here are the official repositories: The (specifically OpenCore Legacy Patcher) is a miracle
While several tools have existed, two names dominate the scene for Big Sur: 1. Patched Sur (by Ben Sova) Macs from 2012 onwards generally have Metal support,
app from your Applications folder. Use it to "Patch Kexts" for hardware features like Wi-Fi. 3. Using Big Sur Micro Patcher (Advanced)
During the Big Sur release cycle, two primary tools emerged to address these issues: