@brittons
macOS Oct 08, 2026

What's the Mac version of ctrl alt delete?

Coming from Windows. An app froze on me today and I didn't know how to force it closed. What's the combo on a Mac?
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inshya_gadget Nov 05, 2026
brittons
if the whole mac is frozen and even force quit won't come up, hold the power button for about 10 seconds until it shuts off. last resort, anything unsaved is gone.
finnm Oct 13, 2026
brittons
Command + Option + Esc. That opens Force Quit for a frozen app. If you want the full picture of what's running, Activity Monitor is the Task Manager equivalent. Lock screen is Control + Command + Q.