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My mail fail can't be opened or closed so my MacBook cannot turn off because Mail is not "responding".

When I try to turn off my Macbook it says that I need to close the Mail app but when I double click to open the app nothing happens.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 3:28 AM

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My mail fail can't be opened or closed so my MacBook cannot turn off because Mail is not "responding".

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