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How to disable start up feature when opening macbook air

How do you disable the auto start feature on MacBook Air? I prefer to start it with the start button rather than opening the lid.

Posted on Feb 4, 2020 9:30 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2020 7:10 PM

According to this article

http://osxdaily.com/2017/01/19/disable-boot-on-open-lid-macbook-pro/


you can use the Terminal command line to enter the following command:

sudo  nvram  AutoBoot=%00


To re-enable the feature:

sudo  nvram  AutoBoot=%03


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How to disable start up feature when opening macbook air

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