MAC OS: Launching & Quitting Applications

The video tutorial explains how to launch, quit, and force quit applications on a Mac. It begins by clarifying the difference between quitting and force quitting, emphasizing that simply closing a window does not stop an app from running in the background. The tutorial demonstrates how to quit applications using the trackpad and how to force quit unresponsive apps via the Apple menu. It also notes that Finder cannot be closed and will always run in the background. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to practice these skills.

What is the significance of the black dot under an application icon in the dock?

Describe the steps to force quit an application on a Mac.

Why can't Finder be closed on a Mac?