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Apple Releases Guide to Disable MacBook Auto Startup

2/4/2025

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Apple has unveiled a support guide for MacBook users with Apple silicon on macOS Sequoia 15 or later. This document reveals how to disable the automatic startup feature when opening the lid or plugging in the charger, using simple Terminal commands. Users can easily reactivate this option, while key presses and trackpad actions remain unaffected.

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Apple has unveiled a support guide for MacBook users with Apple silicon on macOS Sequoia 15 or later. This document reveals how to disable the automatic startup feature when opening the lid or plugging in the charger, using simple Terminal commands. Users can easily reactivate this option, while key presses and trackpad actions remain unaffected.