{"id":3343,"date":"2025-02-21T17:18:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/?p=3343"},"modified":"2025-02-21T17:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:18:40","slug":"how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Outlines How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post will show you How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever opened your MacBook and found that it&#8217;s restarting itself? It&#8217;s annoying, isn&#8217;t it? You want to quickly check something, but you have to wait for your laptop to\u00a0 wake up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well,\u00a0 you&#8217;re not alone; Many <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/add-a-user-or-group-mchl3e281fc9\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacBook users<\/a> are facing this problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, Apple has shared some easy ways to help you\u00a0 stop your MacBook from restarting automatically every time you turn it on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll show you how to stop your MacBook from turning on every time you open it. Let&#8217;s get straight to the point.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Why_is_this_happening\" >Why is this happening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#How_to_stop_your_MacBook_from_turning_on_when_you_open_the_lid\" >How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Go_to_System_Preferences\" >Go to System Preferences:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Search_for_Energy_Saver\" >Search for Energy Saver:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Edit_Settings\" >Edit Settings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Close_Settings\" >Close Settings:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#How_to_Disable_Auto-Restart_on_MacBook_Step-by-Step_Instructions\" >How to Disable Auto-Restart on MacBook: Step-by-Step\u00a0 Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Auto-Lock_MacBook_User_Guide\" >Auto-Lock: MacBook\u00a0 User Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#Check_the_autostart_settings\" >Check the autostart settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-macbook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid\/#How_To_Customize_your_MacBook_experience\" >How To Customize your MacBook experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_this_happening\"><\/span><strong>Why is this happening?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Let&#8217;s start by understanding why your <a href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-use-shortcuts-on-mac\/\">MacBook<\/a>\u00a0 won&#8217;t turn on. Your MacBook is designed to wake up from sleep when you open the lid. But it can be annoying to have it automatically turn on when you open the lid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stop_your_MacBook_from_turning_on_when_you_open_the_lid\"><\/span>How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from restarting every time you turn it on. Here&#8217;s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_to_System_Preferences\"><\/span>Go to System Preferences:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Click the Apple icon in the\u00a0 top-left corner of the screen and select &#8220;System Preferences&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_for_Energy_Saver\"><\/span>Search for Energy Saver:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Settings menu, search for &#8220;Energy Saver&#8221; and then &#8220;Battery&#8221; (depending on your\u00a0 version of macOS). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edit_Settings\"><\/span>Edit Settings:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you will see an option that says &#8220;Restart after power failure&#8221; or something similar. Make sure this option is not selected. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_Settings\"><\/span>Close Settings:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0When you\u00a0 are finished\u00a0 making changes, simply close the settings window. That&#8217;s it; Your MacBook won&#8217;t turn on automatically when you open it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You may like:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/frontend-vs-backend-web-developers\/\">Frontend VS Backend Web Developers\u00a0\u2013 what you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Disable_Auto-Restart_on_MacBook_Step-by-Step_Instructions\"><\/span><strong>How to Disable Auto-Restart on MacBook: Step-by-Step\u00a0 Instructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3637 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/divplanet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-stop-your-MacBook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/divplanet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-stop-your-MacBook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/divplanet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-stop-your-MacBook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/divplanet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-stop-your-MacBook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/divplanet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-stop-your-MacBook-from-turning-on-when-you-open-the-lid.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Open System\u00a0 Preferences<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Apple\u00a0 icon in the upper-left corner of\u00a0 the screen. &#8211; From the drop-down menu, select System\u00a0 Preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Step 2: Go to Energy\u00a0 Saver<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the System Preferences window,\u00a0 search for Energy\u00a0 Saver. &#8211; Click on it to open the\u00a0 settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Adjust\u00a0 Your Sleep Settings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your MacBook goes to sleep, you will see options. &#8211;\u00a0 Uncheck the boxes that say &#8220;Wake for network&#8221;\u00a0 and similar options. This will prevent your Mac from automatically waking\u00a0 up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Step 4: Check\u00a0 the power settings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see a box for Power Nap, uncheck\u00a0 it. &#8211; This feature\u00a0 will allow your Mac to perform tasks while\u00a0 you are asleep and resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5: Disable automatic detection<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the main System Preferences window. &#8211; Click Users\u00a0 &amp; Groups. &#8211; Click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your password to\u00a0 change it. &#8211; Select your account, then click Sign-in\u00a0 options. &#8211; Set\u00a0 Automatic login to\u00a0 off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6: Restart your\u00a0 MacBook<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After making these changes, restart your MacBook to make sure everything is configured correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto-Lock_MacBook_User_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Auto-Lock: MacBook\u00a0 User Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a guide for MacBook users:-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Open System\u00a0 Preferences<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As\u00a0 usual, click the Apple\u00a0 icon and select System\u00a0 Preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Go to Users\u00a0 &amp; Groups<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Users\u00a0 &amp; Groups. &#8211; Here you can manage your user\u00a0 settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:\u00a0 View your\u00a0 lists<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your account on the\u00a0 left. &#8211; Click the Login Items tab.\u00a0 \u2013 Here you will see a list of\u00a0 programs that open automatically when you log\u00a0 in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Step 4:\u00a0 Uninstall unnecessary apps<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see\u00a0 programs that you\u00a0 don\u2019t want to start automatically, click on them to\u00a0 select them. &#8211; Then click\u00a0 on the\u00a0 small (-) button below the list to\u00a0 delete them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Step 5: Disable Wake on\u00a0 LAN<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to Energy\u00a0 Saving in System\u00a0 Preferences. &#8211; Make sure Wake\u00a0 on network access is not selected.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6: Check\u00a0 Scheduled Startup<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside Energy Saver, look for a tab that says\u00a0 Schedule. &#8211; If you see\u00a0 a scheduled startup time, select it or delete\u00a0 it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 7: Restart\u00a0 MacBook<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, restart your MacBook to apply all the changes you\u00a0 made. By following these steps, you can disable automatic startup and prevent your MacBook from\u00a0 restarting on its own. Enjoy\u00a0 the management experience with your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s see how to prevent your laptop from\u00a0 turning on when you open the\u00a0 lid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by checking your laptop&#8217;s settings. Most laptops have a feature that allows them to wake up when you open the lid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read also <a href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/best-tech-gifts-to-give-on-valentines-day\/\">best tech gifts to give on valentines day.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to change it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Go to Power Options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click the Start menu and type &#8220;Power Options&#8221;. Click on it when it appears.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Select the closing\u00a0 effect of the lid:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the\u00a0 left, you will see an option that says\u00a0 &#8220;Select the closing effect&#8221;. Click on\u00a0 it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Change settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will see the options &#8220;When I close the lid&#8221; and &#8220;When I press the power button&#8221;. Look for the section that says &#8220;When I open the lid&#8221;. If you don&#8217;t see it, don&#8217;t\u00a0 worry. It may be under a different\u00a0 location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Select\u00a0 Nothing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you see the option &#8220;When\u00a0 you open the lid&#8221;, change it to &#8220;Do nothing&#8221;. This way,\u00a0 it won&#8217;t automatically\u00a0 turn on when you open\u00a0 the laptop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Save\u00a0 Changes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t forget to click &#8220;Save\u00a0 Changes&#8221; at the bottom of the\u00a0 page!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s talk about another way to prevent your laptop from\u00a0 restarting unexpectedly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it can\u00a0 happen in the BIOS or UEFI settings.\u00a0 How to check this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Enter BIOS\/UEFI:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start your laptop and press the key that allows you to enter BIOS\/UEFI settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This key is usually F2, F10, or Delete, but\u00a0 may vary\u00a0 depending on the manufacturer. You may see a message on the screen\u00a0 at startup telling you which key to\u00a0 press.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Find Power Management Settings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once in BIOS\/UEFI,\u00a0 go to the &#8220;Power Management&#8221; section. Use the arrow keys to\u00a0 navigate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Disable Wake on lid\u00a0 open:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for an option that says &#8220;Wake on lid open&#8221; or something similar. Change this setting to\u00a0 &#8220;Disable&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Save and Exit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remember to save\u00a0 your changes after you finish working. Usually, it&#8217;s a key like F10 to save and\u00a0 exit. If you&#8217;re still having\u00a0 trouble, check if\u00a0 your computer is restarting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, some programs can cause your\u00a0 laptop to restart. Here&#8217;s how to check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Open Device Manager:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click on the Start menu and select &#8220;Device\u00a0 Manager&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Expand\u00a0 the Network\u00a0 Section:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find &#8220;Network Adapters&#8221; and click the small arrow to expand it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> View properties:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click on\u00a0 the network adapter and select\u00a0 Properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Power Management Tab: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the\u00a0 &#8220;Sleep Management&#8221; tab. Uncheck &#8220;Allow this device to wake the\u00a0 computer&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Reset for other devices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can do this for other\u00a0 devices such as a mouse or keyboard, if they have\u00a0 the same settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s make sure your laptop is not configured to wake up too easily:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Open Control Panel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click &#8220;Control Panel&#8221;\u00a0 on the Start menu and open\u00a0 it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Go to Hardware and Sound:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click &#8220;Hardware and Sound&#8221;, then click &#8220;Power\u00a0 Options&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Change plan settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click &#8220;Change plan settings&#8221; next to the selected power\u00a0 plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Change advanced power settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click &#8220;Change advanced power\u00a0 settings&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Sleep settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Search for and expand\u00a0 &#8220;Sleep&#8221;. Make sure\u00a0 that the &#8220;Allow\u00a0 wake-up times&#8221; setting is set to\u00a0 &#8220;Disabled&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After these steps, you can prevent your laptop from\u00a0 turning on when you open the lid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s check the autostart settings on your MacBook and customize your experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/how-to-find-tech-content-ideas-for-youtube-channel\/\">How to Find Tech Content Ideas for YouTube Channel\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_autostart_settings\"><\/span><strong>Check the autostart settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Open System Preferences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click the Apple icon in the\u00a0 upper left corner of the screen. Select &#8220;System Preferences&#8221; from the drop-down menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Go to Users\u00a0 &amp; Groups:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find &#8220;Users\u00a0 &amp; Groups&#8221; in the System Preferences\u00a0 window and click on it. Here you can manage your account settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Login Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the left you will see your account name. Click on it and look for the &#8220;Login Items&#8221; tab. Here you can control which apps open automatically when you log in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Add or Remove Programs: <\/b>To add an application, click the &#8220;+&#8221; button below the list. A window will appear showing your programs. Select the program you want to start automatically and click Add. &#8211; To remove\u00a0 an application, click the list and press the &#8220;-&#8221; button. This will prevent it from opening every time you log in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is useful if you have a specific workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See this:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/divplanet.com\/blog\/google-has-promised-not-to-develop-ai-weapons\/\">Google has Promised not to Develop AI Weapons<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Customize_your_MacBook_experience\"><\/span><strong>How To Customize your MacBook experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b> Change desktop background:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click on the desktop and select &#8220;Change desktop background&#8221;. You can choose from Apple&#8217;s stock images or upload your own. A beautiful background will enhance your workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Dock Settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Dock is where your favorite apps\u00a0 are. 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