How to Open Task Manager on Mac (Step‑by‑Step) 2026

In this macOS tutorial, I’ll show you how to open the Task Manager on a Mac — which is called Activity Monitor. You’ll learn how to launch it using Spotlight, what each tab means (CPU, Memory, Energy, Disk, Network), and how to check which apps are using the most resources. I’ll also show you how to force quit frozen apps using Activity Monitor and the macOS Force Quit shortcut (Command + Option + Escape). Perfect for beginners or anyone switching from Windows who wants to understand how to manage apps and performance on a Mac. ⭐ Tags mac, macos, macbook, taskmanager, activitymonitor, forcequit, apple, howto, tutorial, quickguide, productivity, tech, systemmonitor