diff --git a/extensions/Tips/src/TipsExtension.ts b/extensions/Tips/src/TipsExtension.ts
index 8d12af62..144a0e3a 100644
--- a/extensions/Tips/src/TipsExtension.ts
+++ b/extensions/Tips/src/TipsExtension.ts
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ export function activate(_context: ExtensionContext): any {
 }
 
 function handleNewTerminal(newTerminal: Terminal): void {
+  if ( !newTerminal.isConnected) {
+    return;
+  }
   const config = getConfig();
   switch (config.frequency) {
     case "every":