How Long Since Your Last Restart?

Want to know how long your Mac has been up and running since your last restart? Run the Terminal app and type uptime.

Comments: 6 Responses to “How Long Since Your Last Restart?”

    Jeff Koonce
    10 years ago

    In my Applications my computer, MacBook Pro 13" with OX 10.8.5, does not have an application called "Terminal", thus can't check the uptime.

      Gary Rosenzweig
      10 years ago

      It is in the Utilities folder, inside the Applications folder. Or just use Spotlight or LaunchPad to launch it.

    Davis Newman
    10 years ago

    Is there a recommended time between reboots? My MacBook Pro is a desktop replacement and stays on except when software installs require a reboot, or, when I travel.

      Gary Rosenzweig
      10 years ago

      There is really no need to reboot ever, unless you've got to shut down for a power failure, long absence, or you use unstable or beta software that misbehaves.

    Jim Harb
    10 years ago

    What does the Terminal response "2 users" mean?

      Gary Rosenzweig
      10 years ago

      It means there are 2 user sessions currently active. The first one would be you, logged in as usual. The second is the Terminal session you just started in order to run the command.

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