How to restart a Macbook Pro

If you are looking for ways to restart your MacBook Pro, keep reading this how-to writing which will share with you some methods to reboot your device quickly.

Sometimes your MacBook needs time to take a rest and refresh itself, restarting your device is always a primary option. Restarting your MacBook is a process to close all programs, which is also considered as a way to optimize and improve its performance. 

When it comes to restarting MacBook, people often talk about the following ways, let check them out. 

1. Restarting through the menu bar

Using the menu may be the easiest way that helps restart your MacBook Pro quickly. First, you need to click on the “Apple” icon right at the top left of the device. Next, pull down the menu and you will see “Restart” icon and click on it.  

Once you click “Restart” and do nothing then, your MacBook will immediately reboot after a minute.

If you are using MacBook and open many app windows before clicking to restart the device and do not want to re-open them once the process finishes, then uncheck “Reopen windows when logging back in”.

This method also allows you to save unsaved work.

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Method 1: Using the menu bar

2. Restart using a manual shutdown

We have another way for you to restart your MacBook. Let try to use the power button right on your keyboard. Once your computer suddenly does not respond to commands, using a manual shutdown will be your best solution.   

Remember to hold down the power button for six to 10 seconds and then wait about five seconds, then push the power button to reboot the machine. 

Instead, you can press and hold the 'Control' + 'Command' + 'Power' keys until the rebooting process starts after a few seconds. However, the minus point with this method is that you will no be able to keep unsaved work. 

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Method 2: Hold the 'Control' + 'Command' + 'Power' keys

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Paul Syverson

Paul Syverson

Working as a software engineer for a computer manufacturing company for many years, Paul Syverson has a wealth of experience to share with you about this intelligent device. There is no doubt that his information will be very useful for those who have the intention of buying the best functional computer meeting their needs.