What is what to do when mac freezes?

When your Mac freezes, it can be a frustrating experience. Here's a breakdown of steps you can take:

1. Identify the Freeze: Determine the extent of the freeze. Is it a specific application, or is the entire system unresponsive?

2. Force Quit: If it's a specific application, try to Force%20Quit the problematic app. You can do this by:

   • Pressing Command + Option + Escape keys together.
   • Selecting the frozen application in the "Force Quit Applications" window and clicking "Force Quit."
   • Right-clicking the app's icon in the Dock and selecting "Force Quit" (if available).

3. Activity Monitor: If you can't identify the app, or Force Quit doesn't work, open Activity%20Monitor (located in /Applications/Utilities/) and check which processes are using the most CPU or memory. You can then select the process and click the "X" button to force it to quit.

4. Wait it Out: Sometimes, the Mac is just temporarily overloaded. Give it a few minutes to see if it resolves itself.

5. Safe Mode: If the problem persists, try restarting your Mac in Safe%20Mode. This loads macOS with only essential kernel extensions and checks your startup disk. To enter Safe Mode:

   • Restart your Mac.
   • Immediately press and hold the Shift key until you see the Apple logo and a progress bar.
   • If the Mac runs fine in Safe Mode, it indicates a problem with third-party software or drivers.

6. Restart: If all else fails, perform a hard Restart. Press and hold the power button until the Mac shuts down. Then, press the power button again to restart it. Note: This should be a last resort, as it can potentially lead to data loss.

7. Disk Utility: After a hard restart, it's a good idea to run Disk%20Utility (located in /Applications/Utilities/) to repair any disk errors.

8. Check for Updates: Make sure your macOS and all your applications are up to date. Outdated software can sometimes cause freezes.

9. Hardware Issues: If the freezing continues despite troubleshooting, it might indicate a hardware problem. Consider contacting Apple Support or an authorized service provider.