PowerToys, Everything Search, Snipaste, Wallpaper Engine.

While convenient, adding too many programs to your startup can significantly slow down your computer’s boot time. Only add the apps you use every single day .

| Threat | Description | Example | |--------|-------------|---------| | Persistence | Malware ensures reactivation after reboot | Registry Run key addition | | DLL Hijacking | Legitimate startup loads malicious library | Searching unsafe paths | | Configuration Tampering | Disabling security software startup | Modifying Group Policy | | Script Injection | Malicious code appended to startup scripts | .bashrc modification |

Chrome or Edge (if you start every session on the web). Security: Password managers like Bitwarden or 1Password. Tips for Optimization: What to Avoid