

Just as your Mac follows a startup process after it turns on, it follows a shutdown process before it turns off.

When looking at an iMac from the rear, you’ll see the power button in the lower right hand cornerĪpple notes in a support document, that the best way to shut down your Mac is via → Shutdown… in the top left corner of the menu bar, and to use the power button as a last resort.The power button is located roughly 2-inches in from the far left hand side and 2-inches up from the bottom edge.When looking at the front of your iMac, put your finger on the left hand backside of your computer.However, as we’ll detail below, it’s best to use software shut down your Mac. While Apple’s modern notebooks automatically power on when you open them, you’ll need to use power button on iMacs to turn them on. Looking for the power button on your iMac? Read on for where to find the power button on a range of iMac models, and also why it’s best to not use it to shut down your Mac.
