Apple didn't just announce its earnings report on Thursday for the December quarter (Q1 FY2025), posting record revenue for the period at $124.30; it also offered MacBook owners a fix to a problem that might have annoyed them for years. MacBook Air and Pro models that feature any of Apple's M-series chips will turn on automatically when you open the lid or connect it to power. That's a behavior you can't prevent. Not only that, but the Macs will start up when either action is taken, which can be annoying especially for the second scenario. MacBooks with Apple silicon already offer great battery life, but you still have to recharge them. Connecting them to a USB-C or MagSafe cable would make them turn on, even if you don't need to use the computer while it's charging. You can put it back to sleep or turn it off completely, which involves manually tinkering with the device. Continue reading... The post How to prevent MacBooks with Apple chips from turning on when opening the lid appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $679 Apple Watch Ultra 2, 30% off Ninja blender, Valentine’s chocolate sale, Nest Doorbell, more Today’s deals: $399 iPad mini 7, $20 Anker earbuds, $4.25 KMC smart plugs, HYDRO FLASK sale, more Today’s deals: $23 space heater, $50 off Meta Quest 3S, Roku smart TVs from $170, $50 wireless CarPlay, more Today’s deals: $155 unlocked iPhone SE, $279 iPad 10th-Gen, $24 TP-Link WiFi extender, $279 Galaxy Ring, more