Add notes about the VM not working on apple-silicon macs

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diff --git a/src/about/events/adws12021.md b/src/about/events/adws12021.md
@@ -68,3 +68,6 @@ To reflash the NINA, go to 'aideck-gap8-examples/NINA/firmware' and type:
 These commands are configured ~/.bashrc. Also check if the configured programmer file in the same script matches yours!
 
 If you rather want to install the gap_sdk natively (only Ubuntu), please follow the [gap_sdk instructions](https://greenwaves-technologies.com/manuals/BUILD/HOME/html/index.html) by Greenwaves Technologies. Make sure to also have gap_tools installed and to do this ahead of time of the workshop as it takes about an hour to set-it-up.
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+**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors).
+On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively.
diff --git a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md
@@ -256,6 +256,10 @@ We have created a virtual machine (VM) to help you get into the air as quickly a
 The VM has all software you need for flight and development pre-installed. Since
 it runs on a virtual machine it should work the same way on most operating systems
 and this is also why our documentation is based on the virtual machine.
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+**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors).
+On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively.
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 {% endtab %}
 {% tab Windows/Mac/Linux %}
 The supported way to install and run the client on a computer currently is to install

diff --git a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ For this tutorial you need:
 
 For details on how to install the VM and Crazyradio see
 [Getting started with the Crazyflie 2.X]({% id_url getting-started-crazyflie-2; inst-comp %}).
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+**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors).
+On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively.
 {% endsi_step %}
 
 {% si_step start the VM %}

diff --git a/src/support/downloads.md b/src/support/downloads.md
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ for the latest version. You will also find older versions there if you need them
 
 Please consult the [getting started tutorial for installation instructions for the VM](/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x/#inst-virtualmachine)
 
+**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors).
+On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively.
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 ## Crazyflie ROS 2 client CrazySwarm
 
 This is an external project. Please consult [the Crazyswarm2 website](https://imrclab.github.io/crazyswarm2/) for download and installation instructions.