What's the shortcut key to restart your laptop on the keyboard?

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Summery answer

• For Windows: Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Delete combination.
• For macOS users:
  1) To force a restart, hold down Control + Command + Power combination.
  2) For gentler restart: hold down Control + Command + Eject combination.

Here are the details:

The shortcut key to restart a laptop varies depending on the operating system and settings. On Windows, a common shortcut involves the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combination. Once this screen appears, you can use the arrow keys to navigate to the "Power" icon in the bottom-right corner, then press "Enter" and select "Restart."

Alternatively, you can press Alt + F4 after closing or minimizing all windows to open the shutdown dialog box. From there, use the arrow keys to select "Restart" and hit "Enter."

For macOS users, the shortcut to restart is Control + Command + Power. This will force a restart, closing all applications without a warning. If you prefer a gentler restart, hold down Control + Command + Eject (if your Mac has an eject button), which will prompt the system to save open documents and quit all applications before restarting.

Always ensure you've saved your work before using any restart shortcut, as unsaved data could be lost in the process.

See more common keyboard shortcuts to Windows.