Mastering the Shutdown Shortcuts on Your MacBook Pro

Are you struggling to find the power button on your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? You're not alone! In this article, we'll explore the various shutdown shortcuts available on your MacBook Pro and how they can help you when you need to force restart or shut down your device.

Firstly, let's take a look at some of the lesser-known shutdown shortcuts that come in handy:

* Shift+⌘ + H: opens the home folder of the user account currently being used

* Shift+⌘ + G: opens the Go to Folder window

* Shift+⌘ + C: opens the Equipment window

* ⌘ + I: displays the information window for the selected file

* ⌘ + F: opens Spotlight to search for content within the Finder window

* ⌘ + E: ejects the selected disk or volume

* ⌘ + D: duplicates the selected files

However, when your MacBook Pro freezes and you need to force restart, things get a bit more complicated. Unlike older Macs, the power button is nowhere to be found on the Touch Bar. But fear not! There's an easy trick to force restart your device:

* Press down on the Touch ID button until the device reboots

Yes, you read that right – the Touch ID button at the far end of the Touch Bar is actually a power button in disguise. This little-known feature can be especially useful when your MacBook Pro freezes and you need to restart it quickly.

In my own experience, I was stuck with a frozen screen for what felt like an eternity before discovering this trick. With the progress bar stuck at zero, I finally decided to force quit the laptop and reboot. The result? A successful restart and a renewed appreciation for the humble power button.

So there you have it – mastering the shutdown shortcuts on your MacBook Pro is easier than you thought. Whether you're looking to force restart or simply navigate your device with ease, these shortcuts are sure to come in handy.

And remember, this trick also applies to 2018, 2019, and 2020 MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar, as well as 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 MacBook Air models with Touch ID. Happy Mac-ing!

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