MacHome Tip--See What's Happening During Mac OS X Startup

"~ OS X users: here is an intriguing little procedure to check out -- you can hold down Cmd/Apple - V at startup and a list will appear that shows each and every item that is happening as your system is starting. All of this occurs before your desktop appears with the dock and icons (or you get to the login), and it's worth doing once just to see what it takes to get your machine up and running!" [Dana Baggett]