computer left on overnight and now won't respond; just shows screensaver

Mac left on overnight and now won't respond; just shows screensaver



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 9:18 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2023 12:06 PM

If your Mac is "frozen" and completely unresponsive, you can force it to shut down by pressing and holding its power button / Touch ID button until it shuts down. That takes perhaps five or ten seconds.


Then, start it again in the usual manner.


Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

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