In the (right sidebar), click Add Keyboard Shortcut .
For hands-free convenience, Siri can launch the utility instantly.
| Shortcut | Effect | |----------|--------| | Cmd + 1 | CPU view | | Cmd + 2 | Memory view | | Cmd + 3 | Energy view | | Cmd + 4 | Disk view | | Cmd + 5 | Network view | | Cmd + 6 | Cache view (if visible) | | Cmd + [ | Back to previous view | | Cmd + ] | Forward | | Cmd + R | Refresh / Reload data | | Cmd + , | Open preferences | activity monitor shortcut hot
Change it from "Show Icon" to or Show CPU History .
alias amon="open -a Activity Monitor"
Activity Monitor’s hotkeys are well-designed, logical, and extremely effective for power users. The lack of a visible on-screen shortcut guide is the only downside, but once memorized, you’ll never want to click through tabs again.
: This bypasses all intermediary screens and launches the Task Manager immediately. It works even if your Windows Explorer shell is crashing or lagging. 2. The Security Intercept (The Ultimate Override) The Shortcut : Ctrl + Alt + Delete In the (right sidebar), click Add Keyboard Shortcut
If you use a launcher app, this is the gold standard.
open -a "Activity Monitor"
If you prefer using the mouse or Finder, this is the traditional route.