However, there are times you’ll want to turn off a MacBook Pro completely.
It’s easy to shut down a MacBook Pro with just a couple of mouse clicks in most cases.
Here’s what to do:
Click theApple menuin the top left corner.
Want all of your apps and documents to automatically reopen the next time you turn on your MacBook Pro?
In the dialog box, check the box next toReopen windows when logging back in.
ClickShut Downto continue turning off the MacBook Pro.
ensure not to close your MacBook Pro lid until the computer is fully turned off.
If you do that, the MacBook Pro may go into sleep mode and not shut down.
While sleep mode and powering off a MacBook Pro seem similar, here are some differences to understand.
When a MacBook Pro is in sleep mode, it suspends the operation of the computer.
All your apps and documents are open, but the computer is not active.
Sleep mode is best for temporary usage interruptions but doesn’t comply with airline safety regulations.
Fully powering off a MacBook Pro means the computer isn’t running at all.
All apps and documents are closed, and the computer isn’t using battery power.
Sleep mode uses very little battery, but some power is still needed.
Powering down is best for long stretches when you won’t use the computer.
SelectPreferences>Securityand turn off theBlock pop-up windowstoggle.
Then, selectCameraand uncheck apps for which you want to turn off the camera.
Go toApplemenu >System Preferences>Accessibility.
SelectMouse and Trackpadand then chooseIgnore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present.
