If an app gets stuck on MacOS, you can always force it to quit so you can get back to what you were doing. Follow these steps to fix the problem in no time.
Did an application decide to freeze on you? Getting the spinning beachball of death on MacOS? Or are things just running a bit too slow for your liking? Then you'll need to know how to force quit on a Mac, allowing you to close out of unresponsive programs.
Recommended Videos Difficulty Easy Duration 5 minutes What You Need Use the FinderFirst up is Apple’s recommended course of action for when an app starts to wear out its welcome. Step 3: Just select the application that’s giving you trouble and click Force Quit. Also, if you’re looking for even more keyboard shortcuts to speed up your computing on MacOS, check out our handy guide.
Launch Activity Monitor Step 1: Open the Activity Monitor by clicking on the Spotlight icon — i.e., the magnifying glass in the top-right corner of your screen — and typing Activity Monitor in the text box. Then select the app from the list. Use TerminalFor technically savvy users, this method is complicated, but it’s the last trick we have up our sleeve if nothing else has worked.Step 2: After a few moments, Terminal will display your username, followed by a dollar sign. Using your keyboard, type the word Top and press the Return key.
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