Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate Your Laptop? 2024 Guide
To safely shut down your Mac, the process is just as simple. Click on the Apple menu, which is the icon located at the top left corner of your screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Scroll down until you find Shut Down. A confirmation window will appear, click Shut Down again, and your Mac will begin to power down safely. When to Restart Your Laptop