Holding down the shift key while turning a Mac on will boot it into Safe Mode. Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode and use it to diagnose issues.

Safe mode is a powerful tool for troubleshooting driver issues or software issues. Here is how to start any Mac in safe mode.

How to Use Your Mac's Safe Mode Power on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up. Release the key when you see the login screen. Log in to macOS.

How to Boot into Safe Mode on Apple Silicon Macs If your Mac is powered on, shut it down ( menu -> Shut Down).

How Do I Know My Mac Is In Safe Mode? Once you have entered Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in the menu that is located in the upper right corner of your screen. At least, this is the ...

His Mac always seems to boot into Safe Mode He writes: The Shift key gets pressed automatically only [on my MacBook Pro] during startup, and it start up to Safe Mode. After that, the Shift works.