Mac Force Quit - Shell/Bash

Introduction

As a programmer, you might have experienced situations where an application on your Mac stops responding or freezes. In these scenarios, the only solution left is to force quit the application. The Mac "Force Quit" feature enables you to forcefully terminate an application that has stopped responding. This can be done either by using the GUI or through the command line using Shell/Bash.

GUI Method

To Force Quit an application using the GUI, follow these steps:

1. Press Command + Option + Esc keys together to open the "Force Quit Applications" window.
2. Select the application that has stopped responding.
3. Click on the "Force Quit" button to forcefully terminate the application.

Shell/Bash Method

To Force Quit an application using the Shell/Bash, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal application on your Mac.
2. Type the command "sudo killall [application_name]" and hit enter. Here, replace [application_name] with the name of the application that you want to Force Quit. For example, if you want to Force Quit Google Chrome, you should type "sudo killall Google\ Chrome".
3. If prompted, enter your administrator password and hit enter.
4. The application will be forcefully terminated.

Note: You should use the Shell/Bash method with caution as it may interrupt the normal functioning of an application or can cause data loss.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Mac "Force Quit" feature is a lifesaver in situations where an application stops responding or freezes. As a programmer, being aware of both the GUI and Shell/Bash methods can be handy in saving you time and frustration.