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    A MacBook displays a lock screen showing the time 12:12 and the date Monday, 23 March, with an image of Earth from space as the wallpaper. The Apple logo is visible in the lower right corner, hinting at minimal Mac startup apps running in the background.

    Mac Startup Apps: How to Control What Launches When Your Mac Turns On

    March 23, 2026 / 3:21 PMMarch 23, 2026

    Managing Mac startup apps is one of the simplest ways to improve boot time, reduce background activity, and keep your system running efficiently.

    Cover of Apple Magazine issue #766, featuring an image of an open Apple device showing its internal circuitry. Headlines mention security threats, Claude science, and market strain from rising AI server demand.
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    A modern two-story house with large windows and a flat roof is illuminated at sunset. The vibrant sky enhances the landscaped yard and driveway, while home app automations perfectly complement the home's sleek, contemporary design.

    Home App Automations Make Sunrise and Sunset Useful

    A black gaming controller is positioned in front of an M5 lineup iPad, displaying a futuristic action video game with vibrant colors and a dynamic battle scene, showcasing true innovation in mobile gaming.

    iPad AssistiveTouch Pointer Actions Make Touch More Flexible

    A close-up of a person's hand wearing an Apple Watch with a square black face and a double-wrapped red leather band, highlighting how the Apple Watch Band complements their skin tone, set against a background of dark blue fabric.

    Apple Watch Always-On Display Has Clear Trade-Offs

    A smartphone screen shows the brightness control slider and options for Dark Mode, Night Shift, and True Tone settings, all turned off—similar to controls found on an Apple display. The Apple logo is visible in the bottom right corner.

    True Tone Helps Apple Displays Feel Natural

    A blurred image of a person working at a computer desk with the Mac AirPlay icon overlaid in the center. The Apple logo appears in the bottom right corner, showcasing AirPlay display mirroring to an Apple TV.

    Mac AirPlay Display Mirroring Turns Any Screen Into a Workspace

    NFC Chip in iOS 18.1

    iPhone NFC Tags Turn Shortcuts Into Everyday Triggers

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