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Unlike Windows, we couldn't quit opened Mac application by simply clicking on the cross arrow located at the corner of the window pane. I believe this is meant to help Mac users boost their productivity by saving time used in launching applications that is neglected by Windows.
As I've experienced using Windows before, I used to accidentally killing all opened windows while closing application, which I didn't want to, and that's really stressing me.
So, if you're already switching to Mac, be grateful and …
Command-Q to Quit
In the eyes of Windows users, Close and Quit have the same meaning. But in our Mac users eyes, Close means closing opened application window while Quit means stopping the application completely.
Don't get the wrong idea, Mac manages the usage of our memory much better than Windows. If you don't believe me, try using Windows to open dozen of applications and compare it with using Mac, you will get the clear result: Mac wins!
There will be a time, sometimes, for your Mac application to freeze unexpectedly, mostly due to installation of uncompatible third party application.
And don't despair first, you get a new Cntrl-Alt-Del in your Mac, which is…
Command-Option-Escape
Upon initiating this keystrokes, a list of running applications will appear in front of your eyes. Thereafter, you will be able to choose which running application you want to kill. And you get a much simpler user interface compared to your old Windows.
And… you won't be able to Force Quit your Finder, only Relaunching is allowed.
But if you already know that current opened application is the source of the problem and you did not hesitate to kill it, then…
Hit Command-Option-Shift-Escape, Fast!
Uh, what, it's not working? How can you explain this, Apple, anyone?
So we've got the answer: Hold it for a while and you will force quit your application. Thanks to MacTipper for this.
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8 Comments
MacPhobia
Hey Its quite different in case of Safari if you close safari window.. all your open tabs are lost.. It doesn't even ask for a confirmation ( IE 7 and Firefox do ) ..
MacTipper
Cmd-Option-Shift-Escape needs to be held for several seconds before it force quits the app.
Sam
Safari does ask for a confirmation unless you set it not to, it's the same as the other browsers in that respect.
MacPhobia
Oh yes.. i didn't see that option in safari . but wondering why its not enabled by default .. Thanks Sam
KulNova
Well, I think the cofirmation is turned on by default. I am quite sure that you (or someone who has used your Mac) has turned it off.
Fiona
Oooh thank god for that!!! i thought I'd broken my shiny new mac!! iphoto doesn't like slideshows- a bug- something I'm used to with PCs but had no idea that HOLDING command option shift escape would fix it. phew. You (and mactipper) saved my kife.
Ed
I don't need to open a bunch of apps on my G5 to slow it down - it's slow anyway. You could say "Macs are so slow at opening applications we keep them open all the time".
If you raise your eye line from your navel and learn how to use an alternative OS well enough to employ it effectively you'd know better. Macs are slow.
navajojoe
what is this? "In the eyes of Windows users, Close and Quit have the same meaning. But in our Mac users eyes, Close means closing opened application window while Quit means stopping the application completely." another koolaid mac user.
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