How To Reboot Macbook Air With Keyboard ((hot)) Jun 2026

Whether your screen is frozen or you just want a faster way to restart, you can reboot your MacBook Air using only the keyboard. Depending on your model (Intel vs. Apple Silicon) and the state of your computer, there are several methods to achieve this.

: Press and hold Command (⌘) + Control (⌃) + Power button (Touch ID) until the screen goes blank.