Nicole Pierce
12.13.22
IX542
Multimedia Development & Implementation
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Starting Up & Shutting Down Your Mac
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Here are the steps to turn on a Mac Computer:
1. Make sure your Mac laptop is charged.
2. Open the lid of your laptop.
3. Locate the power button.
4. Press the Power Button.
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3 Ways to Shutdown Your Mac
Method 1: Standard Shutdown
1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen.
2. Click on Shut Down from this drop-down menu.
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Method 2: Key Command Method
1. Hold down the command, option and control buttons, then press the eject/power key.
2. When you press these keys together, the shutdown dialog box will appear.
3. Click on shutdown to turn off the Mac completely.
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Method 3: Force Shutdown
1. Press and hold the power button on your computer until it shuts down.
or
2. Hold down the option, command, and esc keys all at once until
your computer shuts down.
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In summary, it is BEST to shut down your computer when not in use, to save power and this allows your
computer to run FASTER with a clear RAM!
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https://www.alphr.com/shut-down-mac-with-keyboard/