To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...

The last thing I need when starting up my Mac is half of the applications deciding they need to open before I can do anything else. It's not that I don't want any application to start when my Mac does ...

To prevent an app from launching at startup, find it in the list of apps with the status set to “Enabled,” right-click it, and select 'Disable.' You can also manage startup apps from the Settings app.

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