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How to shut down an unresponsive iMac?

How to shut down an unresponsive iMac? I've been told that polling the power plug isn't a good option.

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 12:57 PM

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See the following from How to turn your Mac on or off - Apple Support


If your Mac doesn't shut down, try Force Quit to close any apps that aren't responding. If that doesn't work, press and hold the power button until the Mac turns off.


Press and hold the power button to turn off your Mac only if it isn't responding. You'll lose unsaved changes to any documents that you have open.

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 1:19 PM

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Apr 9, 2020 1:19 PM in response to jflako

See the following from How to turn your Mac on or off - Apple Support


If your Mac doesn't shut down, try Force Quit to close any apps that aren't responding. If that doesn't work, press and hold the power button until the Mac turns off.


Press and hold the power button to turn off your Mac only if it isn't responding. You'll lose unsaved changes to any documents that you have open.

How to shut down an unresponsive iMac?

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