To enable non-Apple extensions on modern M1 Macs (2021 and later)
To enable system extensions, you need to modify the security settings in the Recovery environment.
To do this, shut down your system, then press and hold the Touch ID or power button to launch Startup Security Utility. In Startup Security Utility, enable kernel extensions from the Security Policy button.
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