To restart a laptop using only the keyboard, several common methods are available depending on the operating system (Windows or macOS): For Windows laptops:
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del together, then use the Tab key to navigate to the power icon at the bottom-right corner. Press Enter, use arrow keys to select Restart, and press Enter again.
- Alternatively, minimize all windows (Windows + D) and press Alt + F4 to open the shutdown dialog. Use arrow keys to select Restart and press Enter.
- Another quick way is Windows + X, then press U twice (U → U) which triggers a restart.
- Using the Run dialog (Windows + R), type shutdown /r /t 0 and press Enter for an immediate restart.
For macOS laptops:
- To force restart, hold Control + Command + Power button until the laptop restarts.
- For a gentler restart, press Control + Command + Eject (if present).
These keyboard shortcuts allow restarting the laptop without using a mouse or touchpad, useful if those input devices are unresponsive or for faster operation.
