How Do You Handle Remote Access to a Mac for iOS Development?

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Hi everyone,

I’m interested in how developers manage macOS access when their primary computer is a Windows PC.

For example, iOS development requires macOS and tools such as Xcode. However, not everyone needs to use a Mac every day.

I’m curious about the different approaches people use:

  • Do you keep a dedicated Mac mini for development?

  • Do you access a Mac remotely from your Windows PC?

  • How do you handle file transfers, SSH connections and remote desktop performance?

  • Are there any challenges with running Xcode remotely, especially when building and testing iOS applications?

I’d be interested to hear about your experiences, particularly the advantages and disadvantages of using a local Mac compared with a remote setup.

Thanks!