Summary
You probably have background processes running on your Mac right now.
Here’s how to get rid of them.
What Are Background Processes?
Background processes are, as the name would suggest, processes that run in the background on your Mac.
But this doesn’t happen for background processes.
Instead, apps can run background processes automatically, without asking for permission.
That’s why it’s worth periodically clearing out unnecessary background processes on your Mac.
Use the buttons next to each entry to toggle these processes on or off.
Some processes are poorly labeled, so it can be hard to tell what they refer to.
Try searching the web for unclear processes to learn what they do.
These are apps that load when macOS first boots.
Unlike background processes which encompass updaters, helper apps, and middleware, Login Items are usually full-blown applications.
Alternatively, choose the plus (+) button to add new apps to your login items.
Another app you might want to add to this section is themenu bar tidying tool Bartender.
