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vulcan death grip 

In computer systems the method of using the a combination of interupt keys to perform a soft reboot or other functions.

See also Three fingered salute and CTRL ALT DEL
One would use the xwindow vulcan death grip in order to restart the window manager.

Vulcan Death Grip 

Using your Index finger, your middle finger and thumb to administer a hold above the Adam's apple and under the chin. Hold for 10 seconds.
Captin Spock uses the Vulcan Death Grip with his poopy ears.