macOS is a popular operating system used by many Apple computer users. However, like any other operating system, the macOS may experience problems from time to time. In such cases, one of the simplest solutions is to restart the system. In this special article of Coliseu Geek, we will discuss how to restart macOS properly.
Method 1: Restarting from the Apple menu
The simplest method of restarting macOS is using the Apple menu. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen.
- Select "Restart" from the drop-down menu.
- Wait for the computer to automatically shut down and restart.
Method 2: Restarting from the “Force Quit” menu
If macOS is frozen or stuck, you can force-quit the operating system and restart it. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Press the "Command + Option + Escape" keys to open the "Force Quit" menu.
- Select the application or process that is causing the problem and click "Force Quit".
- Click “Restart”.
- Wait for the computer to automatically shut down and restart.
Method 3: Restarting from Terminal
Terminal is an advanced tool that allows you to run commands in the operating system. Using Terminal, you can restart macOS quickly and easily. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Open Terminal. You can find it under “Applications > Utilities > Terminal”.
- Type the command “sudo shutdown -r now” (without the quotes) and press Enter.
- Type your admin password (don't worry if the password doesn't appear as you type) and press Enter.
- Wait for the computer to automatically shut down and restart.
Method 4: Restarting from the power button
Lastly, you can also restart macOS by pressing the computer's power button. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Press and hold the power button until the computer shuts down completely.
- Press the power button again to turn on your computer and restart macOS.
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