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How do I stop the spinning wheel on my macbook air?
Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen. 2. Click Force Quit in the dropdown menu. Quick tip: You can also press Command + Alt + Escape to open the Force Quit menu.
What causes the spinning wheel on my Mac?
Every app on your Mac has a so-called window server. When an app receives more events than it can process, the window server automatically shows you the spinning ball. It usually takes about 4 seconds for the app to decide that it’s non-responsive.
Why do I keep getting the spinning beach ball on my Mac?
The spinning wait cursor or spinning disc pointer — where your mouse pointer becomes the rotating color wheel or “spinning beach ball” seen above — generally indicates that your Mac® is engaged in a processor-intensive activity.