How do I do a hard restart on my lap top like on an Apple phone
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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.4
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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.4
A "hard restart" on a Mac is a Shut down: Apple Logo > Shut Down. That completely shuts down the Mac and readies it for restart.
Apple Logo > Restart restarts the machine without shutting it down.
In both cases, apps open at the time may reopen if you've elected to do so.
Neither evolution removes power. For that you must plug the power cord off the machine.
If you want to reinstall the OS or erase the drive and install a fresh OS, that's an entirely different proposition and is not the same process as pressing "Reset" on an iPhone.
How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Before doing either BACKUP: Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
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How do I do a hard restart on my lap top like on an Apple phone