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# Force a hardware reboot. You should only do this if you were unable to restart the computer. A hardware reboot should be a last resort step as it can cause data loss.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201150</ref> | # Force a hardware reboot. You should only do this if you were unable to restart the computer. A hardware reboot should be a last resort step as it can cause data loss.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201150</ref> | ||
#* Press and hold the power button on the keyboard’s upper right corner (or the back of a desktop computer) until it powers off. Then, press the power button again to turn the computer back on. | #* Press and hold the power button on the keyboard’s upper right corner (or the back of a desktop computer) until it powers off. Then, press the power button again to turn the computer back on. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Always save or back up your work before restarting or shutting down your computer. In most cases, your computer will not automatically save your work for you. | *Always save or back up your work before restarting or shutting down your computer. In most cases, your computer will not automatically save your work for you. |