Don't panic when the screen freezes
When a program suddenly stops responding, force quitting it lets you fix the problem without restarting your whole computer or phone.
If your whole device feels slow
If your computer feels sluggish in general rather than just one frozen program, it's worth checking what's using up your system resources and clearing out anything running unnecessarily in the background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my work if I force quit a program?
Yes, any unsaved work is usually lost when you force quit, so it's a good habit to save frequently while you work.
What if the same program keeps freezing?
Repeated freezing usually points to a bug in the program itself or a task that's too demanding for your device's specs -- updating to the latest version or closing other running programs can help.