Global Nav Open Menu Global Nav Close Menu; Apple; Shopping Bag +. It is a Mac start menu similar to the start menu on Windows, however, it is much more powerful that Windows start menu. DoYourData Start Menu for Mac can help Mac users easily access to applications, frequently used functions, manage disks and tasks on Mac, clean up junks, shutdown/restart the Mac, etc. The hottest downloads on Apple.com. Browse and download thousands of apps for your Mac — from your Mac. Shop for apps by category, read user reviews, and buy apps in one simple step. So I try to find a start menu software on the internet. I search free Mac start menu in Google. Frankly to say, there are not so many useful results. I have to open 5-7 links to find the right start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. Fortunately, I find a useful one at the end. Free start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. I want to find a macOS.
I have been a Windows user for almost 10 years. I bought a MacBook yesterday. But I find the macOS 10.13 High Sierra is not very easy-to-use. Every time when I want to open an application I have to open the Launchpad first. Where is the start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra? I find an Apple icon on the left corner of the screen, but it is not the start menu. So I try to find a start menu software on the internet. I search free Mac start menu in Google. Frankly to say, there are not so many useful results. I have to open 5-7 links to find the right start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. Fortunately, I find a useful one at the end.
Free start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra
I want to find a macOS 10.13 High Sierra startup menu like the startup menu in Windows 7. It allows me to open application, close/restart the Mac, etc. Fortunately, a smart application called DoYourData Start Menu for Mac can meet my needs. It is a Mac start menu application. I install it on my Mac and run it. It is fully compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra. This free start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra has more wonderful features than I think.
Here is the list of features:

1. List applications – allow me to open app from the free start menu.
2. Task manager – check living tasks, allow me to close useless tasks to free up memory.
3. Cleaner – empty downloads and trash bin by 1 click.
4. Startup Items – add and delete startup items to increase the boot speed.
5. Disk manger – check all hard drives and external devices on the Mac and format hard drive.
6. Quick visit – quickly visit frequently used folder or app.
7. Shut download/restart/sleep this Mac.
8. Control the volume.
9. Control the screen brightness.
10. Change the desktop background.


After I install this free start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra on my Mac, it will generate a startup icon in the bottom left corner (like Windows 7). So I can easily use this free start menu to manage the macOS 10.13 High Sierra system. Now I really like this start menu.
This free start menu for macOS 10.13 High Sierra even allows me to format hard drive or USB flash drive on my Mac. This is a good function. It also helps me to free up memory when the Mac is running slowly.
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To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behaviour occurs.
- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
- Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- D: Start up with the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up this utility over the internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
- T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.
If a key combination doesn't work
If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these these solutions might help:

- Be sure to press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
- Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
- Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognise the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognised and ready for use.
- If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
- If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.
Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.
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- Learn about Mac keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.