Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video we’ll show you what to do when your Mac turns off unexpectedly.
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What to do when your Mac shuts down:

Complete a proper shutdown
Turn off your Mac correctly through the Apple menu – Shut Down

Check your Mac for malware
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Check if your Mac is overheating
If your Mac fans are loud, quitting CPU-intensive apps via Activity Monitor and closing unneeded browser tabs.

Customize Mac's sleep settings
Go to System Settings – Lock Screen. Customize the “Turn display off” settings by selecting the time frame most suitable for your needs.

Monitor your battery health
To check your battery health, hold the Option key and click the Apple menu – System Information – Hardware section – Power. Your current cycle count will be under Health Information.

Learn how to spot malware and protect your Mac:
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Contents:

00:00 — Intro
00:23 — Complete a proper shutdown
00:43 — Check your Mac for malware
01:20 — Check if your Mac is overheating
01:53 — Customize Mac's sleep settings
02:12 — Monitor your battery health
02:40 — Outro