# Task Manager on Mac: How to Open It If you've just moved from Windows to macOS, you may be looking for the Mac version of **[Task Manager](https://notchox.com/resources/task-manager-mac/)**. It is useful in Windows to see running programs, view resource usage, and close unresponsive programs. Mac computers have comparable utilities in Activity Monitor and Force Quit Applications. These built-in tools are used to handle apps, evaluate system performance, and rectify a few common issues. ## What Is Task Manager on Mac? Unlike most other operating systems, macOS does not have an official "Task Manager". But it offers Activity Monitor to check system processes, and Force Quit Applications to quit frozen applications. Activity Monitor shows CPU usage, memory usage, energy usage, disk activity, and network information. When an application crashes, you can use Force Quit to close it faster. To open the Task Manager on Mac, you can use Activity Monitor instead. You can use Activity Monitor to open the Task Manager on Mac. ## How to Open Task Manager on Mac Using Activity Monitor On your Mac, launch Finder. In the sidebar, click on Applications. Click on the **Utilities** folder. Double-click **Activity Monitor**. Alternatively, you can rapidly find Activity Monitor within the Spotlight Search: Press **Command (⌘) + Space**. Enter the activity monitor in the search box. Press Return to open it. When you open Activity Monitor, you will see the CPU, Memory, Energy, Disk and Network tabs, from which you can choose the one that suits your needs. ## How to Open Task Manager on Mac Using Force Quit Force Quit can assist you to close an application that is frozen or unresponsive. Follow these steps: Press **Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + Esc**. Wait until the Force Quit Applications window shows up. Click on the unresponsive application. Click **Force Quit**. If asked, affirm your decision. Note: closing an application without saving work could result in loss of work. Try to use this option if the application is unresponsive to normal closing methods. ## How to Check CPU and Memory Usage on Mac Activity Monitor can be used to check to see if any apps are slowing down your Mac. CPU tab: Displays the processes that are consuming your processor. Memory tab: Shows memory usage and memory pressure. Energy tab: Identifies apps that are using large amounts of energy. Disk tab: Displays data read/written by the processes. Network tab: Shows information about what applications sent or received. If your Mac is slow, review these tabs to see if there are any processes using a lot of resources that you should close. ## Final Thoughts By learning how to open Task Manager on Mac, you can more easily find out how to troubleshoot freezes and check the health of the system. For detailed system information, use Activity Monitor, and when an app becomes unresponsive, use Force Quit. To find more computer-useful guides, check out [**Notchox**](https://notchox.com/), where you can find solutions for troubleshooting, important file management, and data recovery on supported Windows and macOS platforms.