Silent Start
Silent Start is a utility for macOS that manages application launch behaviour, typically allowing users to prevent certain apps from automatically opening at startup or login. It targets Mac users who want finer control over which applications load in the background when their system boots, reducing startup time and system resource consumption. The app sits quietly in the background, intercepting or deferring application launch events based on user preferences.
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1 suggestionWe could not find substantial public information about Silent Start — the developer's site appears to have limited online presence and there is no clear confirmation either way whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. Contact the developer directly at tunabellysoftware.com or through the app's support channel to ask whether an Apple Silicon native build is planned. This is important because the app will stop launching entirely on macOS 28 (September 2028) if it remains Intel-only. In the meantime, if you need startup management on Apple Silicon Macs, consider built-in alternatives like System Settings → General → Login Items, or more capable third-party utilities like LaunchControl or Amphetamine, both of which have confirmed native Apple Silicon support and active development.
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