Apps opening automatically during startup on your Mac can slow down your computer. In this article, we are showing you the steps to stop apps from Opening automatically during Startup on your Mac.
Why Stop Apps From Opening Automatically On Mac
Most programs would like to make themselves available to you as soon as you start your Mac. Some programs add themselves to the list of startup programs on Mac or the user ends up adding them to the startup list by innocently clicking on the “Open at Startup” check box.
I found this tip from Mac OS X Hints: Control-click (or right-click) the app in question and select 'Show Package Contents' Open the Contents folder in the app bundle. There you'll find a file called Info.plist. This is an XML property list that stores all sorts of information about the app. Open the file with your favourite text editor. If software is going to be mentioned, in 2015, DisplayFusion should be on the list. In Prefs / Window Locatoin, you can specify where specific apps should open. I like that the list is populated by currently open programs, so you don't have to hunt for them. – zx81 Jun 23 '15 at 0:20.
However, each application that opens at startup with your Mac needs resources and this ends makes the startup process longer on your Mac, resulting in a noticeably slower computer.
Hence, if you are wondering as to why your Mac is so slow to startup, the simple reason is because you have a long list of startup programs, some of which you may not even see because the Hide option is checked in the Settings for the program.
Check Which Apps Are Opening During Startup On Mac
Follow the steps below to take a look at the applications that are opening at startup on your Mac.
1. Click on the Apple Menu icon in the top menu bar on your Mac and then click on System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Users & Groups.
3. On the Users & Group screen, click on Login Items tab to see the list of programs that are opening at startup on your Mac.
In case the programs that are opening at startup are not your favourite or the most commonly used programs, you will need to stop them from opening at startup and slowing down your computer.
Stop Apps From Opening Automatically On Mac Using Dock
Follow the steps below to stop Apps from opening at Startup on your Mac, in case the app that is opening up automatically is located on the Dock of your Mac.
1. Right-click on the App’s icon that you wish to stop from opening at startup.
2. After right clicking on the app’s icon, a menu will pop-up. From the menu, hover your mouse over Options and then click on Open at Login to uncheck this option. (See image below)
After unchecking the option, the next time your Mac starts up, the application will no longer open.
Stop Apps from Opening Automatically on Mac Using Settings
In case the App which is opening automatically during startup is not located on the Dock of your Mac, you will need to go into the Settings Menu of your Mac to disable such apps.
1. Click on the Apple Menu icon in the top menu bar on your Mac and then click on System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Users & Groups option
3. On the Users & Groups screen, click on the current User Account that you are logged into (in case it is not already selected) and then click on the Login Items Tab (See image below)
4. Next, Select the App that you want to stop from opening at startup by clicking on it. Once you have selected the app click on the – button, to stop the app from opening at startup (See image above)
From now on the App will not startup automatically whenever you open your Mac.
Hide Apps Opening Automatically on Mac
Follow the steps below, in case you have no problem with an application opening up automatically with your Mac but want to hide the application from showing up during startup.
1. Click on the Apple Menu icon in the top menu bar on your Mac and then click on System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
2. On the next screen, click on Users & Groups option
3. On the Users & Groups screen, make sure that your current Account is selected and then click on the Login Items tab (See image below)
4. Now, locate the application that you want to hide at startup and simply check the little box next to the application (See image above)
Now the application that you just hid will continue to open at startup but will be hidden from your sight, allowing you to see your desktop first.
Something you might have noticed while using Windows and various pieces of software, is that sometimes when there is a box or window on the screen, and if you want to alter its dimensions, you can simply hover the mouse over the edge and drag the window to a different size. The thing is, some windows allow you to resize them in their width and height, and some don’t. It’s also not uncommon for a standard window function like the minimize / maximize button to be missing or inoperable because the program has disabled its use or removed it altogether.
In most cases, the window has been given a fixed size because the programmer feels it’s the correct size and doesn’t need altering. It can become frustrating if you feel the window should be bigger to display more information, or smaller to fit a given size, to take a screenshot perhaps. It’s quite annoying for us to have to scale an image because a window is 20 pixels too wide to fit on the webpage and isn’t re-sizable. Scaling reduces image quality, and it would be much better to shrink the window slightly rather than resizing the image.
There are tools around that can help you reduce or increase the size of windows that normally don’t give the option to do so, or set a window to a preset dimension. Here’s a selection of 5 for you to look at. All tools were tested in Windows 7 64-bit.
1. SizerSizer is a freeware utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. This is extremely useful when designing web pages, as it allows you to see how the page will look when viewed at a smaller size, and is also handy when compiling screen-shots allowing you to easily maintain the same window size across screen grabs. When you run Sizer the sizing arrows icon appears in the system tray and you can right click and select a size from the predefined list and any custom sizes you have set up, the last active window will then snap to that size.
There are a few other ways to resize a window using Sizer. While it’s running, move your mouse cursor to any edge or corner of a window you CAN resize and right click. A pop up menu will appear with the list of predefined sizes and you can set the window to that size. Some windows will also have a right click system menu, which you can also add an entry for the Sizer defaults. Alternatively, you can right click on the Maximize / Minimize button in a window.
To add new sizes to the menu or redefine existing ones use the Sizer Configuration Dialog. In addition to the default dimensions of a window, you can also set its default position to 9 presets or custom coordinates, and also snap windows to the closest size with the aid of the Ctrl key. Sizer has portable or setup installer versions, there is a development build with improved 64-bit support if you’re having trouble running the standard version.
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2. AutoSizer
The way Autosizer works is slightly different because it sits in the system tray and when a window title or name matches one in its list, various functions can be applied to the window. You can choose to maximize, minimize, restore or alter the size and position of the window. The program works by displaying any open windows in the upper pane of the interface and those that are to be processed at the bottom. To select a window for processing, highlight it and press the Autosize button.
You’ll then have the option to choose what to do with the window, and a custom size can be set along with the option to center or position the window at the specified coordinates. A tick box to set the window to be always on top is available in all modes. Windows can be identified by either class name or title, do note that many dialogs in Windows might have the same class name so you will need to use title matching instead.
The tray icon will give you the option to rescan and apply the settings to any watched open windows and set any currently opened window to top most status.
Download AutoSizer
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Tried all 5 – none worked except for windows that are already resizable. But these are not the issue …
ReplyCan sizer sie the window below 400px? I need a 320px wide window. Thanks!!
ReplyYes. Sizer uses an XML file to define the options for screen sizes. You could edit the file to add any setting you like.
ReplyDoes anyone know a tool to double density ?
Old program on UHD screen is much to small and needs to get expanded
Sizer also works.
brianapps.net/sizer4
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Will this work with the print screen? I like my taskbar on the bottom and always have to scroll down a little to select other options.
ReplyThe post says: 5 Tools to Resize an Unresizable Window or Set to a Defined Size
I only see 2 tools. Please tell me where can I found more tools.
Thank You very much!
ReplyJust above these comments you should see black page buttons. Choose either “Next” or “View All” to see the other three tools.
ReplyHow about you try to click on “Next Page”
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None of these tools work with the pc games from Libra Heart, the window is just not resizable.
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Sizer is the one I love.
I have used years ago
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Very good tip. Thank you.
Replythanks Ray for great tip today..
ReplyApp To Make Programs Open Maximized Mac Download
nice software! thanks for sharing
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