A guide to Safe Mode, a troubleshooting method to use when your computer isn't working properly

Safe Mode is a basic diagnostic mode for your operating system that starts the computer without most of its drivers and ...

How to start your Mac computer in 'Safe Mode,' to diagnose problems and track down ...

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.