Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – Make your PC’s text cursor easier to see – How (and when) to boot your Mac into Safe Mode

How (and when) to boot your Mac into Safe Mode

Safe Mode is a powerful tool that can help resolve software and hardware issues that are often difficult to identify while a full-blown Windows installation is running.

In a nutshell, booting a PC into Safe Mode typically loads only the operating system kernel plus just a few basic hardware device drivers.

This is basically a stripped down version of the operating system that isn’t affected by any auto-loading programs or advanced device drivers.

Windows users have been booting their PCs into Safe Mode to help them track down and solve system issues for years, but many Mac users don’t realize they can take advantage of Safe Mode as well.

As with Windows, it’s very easy to boot your Mac into Safe Mode. Just follow the steps below for your specific Mac version.

If you have an Intel-based Mac:

1 – If your Mac is currently running, shut it down and then turn it back on.

2 – Immediately press and hold the Shift key.

3 – Release the Shift key when the Login window appears. Your Mac should continue booting up into Safe Mode with just the bare essentials running.

(Note: You might be prompted to enter your login password).

If you have a Mac with Apple silicon:

1 – Shut down your Mac and wait until ALL the lights are off and the screen is completely black.

2 – Press and hold the Power button until you see the phrase “Loading startup options” on the screen.

3 – Select a volume.

4 – Press and hold the Shift key while clicking Continue in Safe Mode.

Your Mac should now boot into Safe Mode. Once you see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar you’ll be able to troubleshoot whatever issue(s) the system is experiencing.

When you are finished with your troubleshooting session you can exit Safe Mode by simply restarting your Mac in the usual manner (i.e. without pressing any keys).

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