Is it done to unplug iMac to unlock that damage the computer? Is there a way to force close when it is completely insensitive?

I tried closing a screen and got a spinning wheel. The system was totally insensitive. I tried to close it with the power button and when it restarted, he returned to the State. So, as a last resort, I disconnected from the back. After I waited 30 seconds, I plugged it it back, pushed the power button, and it worked fine, once again. Told me you should not unplug the computer because you could do a surge when you plug it in. Is there a way to force quit the application causing the gel when the computer has been insensitive to everything? How about by pressing Command-Option-ESC for 3 seconds? That would have worked?

Command + Option + ESC only leaves open applications.

The next time that the system does not respond, press and hold the power button until the screen goes black.

Wait at least ten seconds before press power once to turn it on again.

* Never disconnect your Mac from its power source while it is on

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