closing apps to improve memory

I get notice that the computer is low on memory and I need to close some applications . How is this done?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 22, 2021 9:57 PM

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Posted on Apr 23, 2021 10:01 AM

The easiest way I find is to right click on a running app in the Dock and select Quit.


If you want to start learning the Activity Monitor it will report which apps are taking up a lot of memory and then you'll learn which ones to keep an eye on and quit if necessary. Some web browsers are particularly greedy.

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Apr 23, 2021 10:01 AM in response to wiltonfromky

The easiest way I find is to right click on a running app in the Dock and select Quit.


If you want to start learning the Activity Monitor it will report which apps are taking up a lot of memory and then you'll learn which ones to keep an eye on and quit if necessary. Some web browsers are particularly greedy.

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