How to reset the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro – Nairobi Times

Although this is not something common, it is possible that the Touch Bar, present in MacBook Pro models launched between 2016 and 2020, may present any flaws in its functioning, such as crashes or delays in updating the controls displayed on the bar.

If you experience a Touch Bar malfunction on your MacBook Pro, don’t worry—check the steps below for how quick and easy it is to reset.

How to Reset Your MacBook Pro Touch Bar

Access the Activity Monitor

Open the Activity Monitor application, native to the macOS system. You can do this through Spotlight using the shortcut ⌘ Command + Spacebar, in the “Others” folder of the Finder or Launchpad application list.

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Locate and shut down the Touch Bar server

With the application open on the screen, in the search field at the top right of the window, type “TouchBar”. A single item should appear listed on the screen, the Touch Bar server. Select it and click on the “X” icon located on the toolbar. In the window that will open, confirm the shutdown of the Touch Bar server.

Locate and close the Control Strip

As an extra tip, you can also reset the Control Strip, which is the rightmost area of ​​the Touch Bar, with the more general controls for volume and screen brightness. Type “Control Strip”, select the item and click the “X” icon once more. Confirm closure of Touch Bar Control Strip.