Restarting your MacBook Pro is a simple process that serves two main purposes. Even the best laptop needs a break now and then. Restarting your computer closes all programs, helping to optimize its ...

Inevitably, just like any laptop, your MacBook will freeze up on you. Here are some ways to use keyboard shortcuts to shut down or restart your Mac.

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You’ll sometimes need to commit the dirty deed and reset your Mac when unfortunate circumstances arise. Thankfully, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps to reset your Mac or MacBook to factory ...

Sometimes you just need to start over. For a MacBook, starting over would be a factory reset. A factory reset is exactly what it sounds like: erasing everything in order to restore a MacBook to how it ...

Knowing how to reset your device can come in handy for a number of reasons. There may come a time when you'll want to upgrade to a newer model, gift your current device to someone else, or just start ...