<ul><li>To prevent Mac from reopening apps after restart, untick the 'Reopen windows when logging back in' box.</li><li>Avoid forceful shutdowns on your MacBook to maintain control over reopening preferences.</li><li>On Mac desktops, refrain from turning off the main power switch to prevent automatic reopening of apps.</li><li>Remove apps set to launch on startup to avoid automatic reopening post restart.</li><li>Hold the Shift key while opening an app to prevent restoring documents from the previous session.</li><li>Disable auto-reopening of windows and tabs in Safari and Chrome through respective settings.</li><li>Ensure all apps are closed before shutting down the Mac to start with a clean slate next time.</li><li>Boot your Mac in Safe Mode to reset and not reopen apps from previous sessions.</li><li>If issues persist, update macOS to the latest version for potential bug fixes.</li></ul>

How to prevent your Mac from reopening all apps from the last session after restart

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