Automatically launching certain apps on startup makes a lot of sense. This helps users save a lot of time opening apps individually, but the problem is that as your computer starts to age and as your hard drive starts to wear out, the boot time of your computer will eventually get slower.

Now, apps started through Terminal are also checked. These files get the same malware scan, signature check, and local security policy check. The difference: even on the first run, you only need to explicitly approve software launched in bundles, like a standard Mac app bundle, not for standalone executables or libraries. How to set apps to launch at startup on a Mac: From the Dock menu. The dock is an easy way to get the everyday use app as soon as you open the Mac, but setting the apps to launch at startup will make the process even faster. There is an option to set apps to launch at startup on a Mac from the Dock menu in case the app you are looking to set in. There are times when your Mac may misbehave and refuse to boot into OS X. You may get a sad Mac face, an audible beep, or another ailment keeping your Mac from properly booting. How to set applications to automatically launch at boot up. To make an app launch automatically on your Mac, simply do the following: Step 1: Open System Preferences. Step 2: Click Users & Groups. Step 3: Click Login Items. At the bottom left corner of the window, click on the lock icon and enter your admin password.

This means that a startup time of 10 seconds could now take 20 seconds or longer. Short of buying a new computer, you can improve on the boot time of your device by managing the apps that are launched automatically. If you’re a Mac user looking to manage their startup apps, then check out these simple steps below.

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How To Manage Startup Apps

Click the Apple icon to the top left corner of your Mac’s screen
Select System Preferences
Click on Users & Groups
In the window that opens, select your username from the panel on the left
It will show you a list of apps that will automatically open when you login
If you’d like to remove an app, select the app and click the “-” button
If you’d like to add an app, click the “+” button

Alternative Ways Of Managing Startup Apps

The method we highlighted above provides you with an overview of the apps that will launch upon logging into your Mac. This is useful if you prefer looking at things from a macro perspective, but if you’d rather not go through all the steps, there are alternative ways to manage individual apps.

From the list of apps located on your dock, right-click (or CMD + click) the app you want to manage
Go to Options > Open at Login
If there is a checkmark next to Open at Login, it means that the app will automatically open upon logging in
If there isn’t, click on Open at Login to enable it
Repeat the process above if you’d like to remove an app from automatically opening whenever you log into your computer

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If you’re experiencing issues with your Mac, then you can easily fix that by restarting it. I know it sounds odd, but it helps at times. However, if that doesn't fix the problem, then there are usual ways to go about solving the issue. One of the ways you can resolve them is by starting the mac in safe mode.

Not only does it help you test where the problem is, but it’s also one of the most common maintenance methods you can use with your computer.

We’re going to explain what Safe mode is, how you can boot your Mac in this state, and when you need to use it.

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What Is Safe Mode

Safe Mode or safe boot is a macOS diagnostic mode designed to fix several problems in your Mac.

Activating safe mode allows you to troubleshoot any problem that prevents the operating system from functioning normally. It helps you figure out the problem based on how the computer reacts to the Safe Mode environment.

While in this mode, your Mac starts without loading the additional third-party programs. So you can test whether it’s the whole system or a particular program that’s causing issues.

That means only a minimal number of preferences, system extensions, and fonts that need to run will start up with your computer so that you can isolate the issues and troubleshoot accordingly.

Safe Mode can get your computer up and running all over again whenever issues brought about by corrupt data or apps, damaged fonts, and preference files, or software installation issues arise.

You can use it to resolve any problems that keep your Mac from starting up or startup disk related issues, including apps not launching or those causing your computer to crash, freeze, or shutdown.

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What Happens When Your Mac Is in Safe Mode

Several things happen when you start your Mac in Safe Mode. Specifically, it does the following:

You Mac loads required kernel extensions needed to run macOS.
It verifies your startup drive by performing a directory check and attempts repairs for any issues.
It prevents startup and login items from automatically opening at startup.
It disables user-installed (third-party) fonts besides those found in System/Library/Fonts supplied by Apple.
It deletes all font caches and moves them to the trash, including kernel cache and other system cache files.
It also deletes the dynamic loader cache known for causing the blue screen freeze during startup.
It disables or limits features such as the DVD Player, iMovie (won’t capture video), internal and/or external modems, AirPort cards (depending on the version and macOS version in use), Quartz Extreme, and Network file sharing.

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How to Start up Your Mac in Safe Mode

To start up in Safe Mode, take the steps below:

Step 1: Start or restart your Mac.

Step 2: Press and hold down the Shift key immediately when you hear the chime. You’ll see the Apple logo appear on your screen.

Step 3:Release the Shift key once the login window comes up. If your Mac’s startup disk is encrypted with FileVault, you’ll log in twice – the first login unlocks the startup disk, while the second logs you in the Finder.

Note: Once you establish the problem, you can leave Safe Mode by restarting your Mac without pressing any keys at startup.

How to Tell Whether Your Mac Is in Safe Mode

You can tell whether your Mac is in Safe Mode by using the System Information app. The System Information app (also known as System Profiler in some versions of OS X) shows a summary of information about your Mac’s software, hardware, network and other information.

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To go to the System Information app, click Apple menu> About This Mac to open an overview of your Mac computer, including its model, memory, processor, serial number, and macOS version.

You can see more information by clicking the System Report button.

Under the Software section in System Information, you’ll see the text “Safe” instead of “Normal” next to the Boot Mode.

The login window will also show the Safe Boot label on the top right side of the screen when in Safe Mode.

What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Turn on or Start up in Safe Mode

Here are some things to check for when your Mac won’t turn on, or it powers on but doesn’t complete the startup process:

Check for power-related issues such as sounds from the fan or hard disk among other startup sounds. Check also for lights like the sleep indicator light, Caps Lock key, or backlit keyboard, if you have one.
You can also check that it’s receiving power by ensuring the power cable is undamaged and plugged in securely into a working power outlet.
Check that you’re using the right power cable and adapter, and if you’re using an external display, power it on and ensure it doesn’t have other display problems. Turn up your display’s br

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