[mac4theblind] Re: How do I get Skype to start automatically when I turn on my computer?

  • From: Sarah Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:59:25 -0700

Hehahahahaa. True true. that is actually easier then going to system prefs 
although you know my saying about many methods of doing things. both of them 
work.
On Sep 29, 2012, at 11:12 AM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>   No, there is an open at login option in the dock for an application.  I 
> simply forgot about that avenue.  Sometimes, the simplest method is the one 
> you overlook or .... I overlook ....
> 
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> On Sep 29, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Sarah Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I usually do it from the doc. it's much easier. or am I getting my options 
>> mixed up here. lol! I don't' have anything start up at start up as it slows 
>> my system down a bit lol!
>> On Sep 29, 2012, at 10:19 AM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>>  You have to go into System Preferences in Users and Groups and add Skype 
>>> to your login items list.  There should be a table of applications and when 
>>> you interact with it, you will find an Add button.  Just add Skype to it.
>>> 
>>>  As a sort of poor man's way of doing it, just leave Skype open when you 
>>> turn off your computer and with the Resume feature, it should start with 
>>> the computer.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Take Care
>>> 
>>> John D. Panarese
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>>> On Sep 29, 2012, at 1:05 PM, Jenny Keller <jlperdue3@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Well, the subject says it all.
>>>> 
>>>> I would like to have it to where Skype starts and logs in when I start my 
>>>> computer.  Also, do I have to turn it off when I shut the computer down?
>>>> 
>>>> I'm running Lion, as I don't have the money to upgrade yet.
>>>> 
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>> 
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