Relative mac newbie encounters first freeze. Options?

[lupinthe3rd]

I had quite a few applications running on my imac, and I was also downloading some TV comedy, when suddenly everything stopped. And the worst thing, it didn't start again.

In the end I had to switch the power off and start up again. If this happens again (although hopefully it won't be a regular thing), are there any keys I can press, or other options to try before choosing to cut the power?

 

[26139]

Options

#1-Get more RAM
#2-option-command-esape for the force quit menu
#3-option-command-eject key to put it to sleep (maybe it will wake back up and work)
Action



Shortcut




Stop a process



? + period




Force an application to quit



? + Option + Escape




Turn off your computer



Power key




Force some computers to shut down or restart



? + Option + Shift + Power key




Force the computer to restart



? + Control + Power key

 

[lupinthe3rd]

Thanks!

Plenty of options for me to go at there. Although getting more RAM I guess would be my best bet.