Restarting your Mac shuts it down and automatically restarts it. This is slightly different than shutting down your Mac, which just turns it off.

Why Should I Restart My Mac?

Restarting your Mac gives it a chance to have a fresh start, which can sometimes resolve minor technical issues or software glitches.

How Do I Restart My Mac?

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner of your Mac's screen.
  2. Click Restart in the drop-down menu.
  3. Click Restart when the confirmation alert appears in the center of your Mac's display.
  4. Your Mac will restart itself. This process can take a few minutes so be patient!

Pro Tips

  • You can have all of your windows automatically reopen by clicking the box next to Reopen windows when logging back in.
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