macOSDeep Dive June 19, 2026 4 min read
Automating macOS with launchd Agents and Daemons
A practical guide to writing, installing, and debugging your own scheduled or persistent launchd jobs.
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macOSDeep Dive April 17, 2026 3 min read
Understanding launchd: macOS's Init System and Service Manager
How launchd unified boot-time initialization, service supervision, and scheduled tasks into a single declarative system on macOS.
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Read more macOSHow-To September 26, 2025 3 min read
How to Manage Login Items and Launch Agents Cleanly on macOS
A complete approach to auditing and controlling what actually starts when you log in — covering both the modern Login Items UI and the launchd agents it doesn't show.
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