is there any way to log out and keep apps running
I know on windows when you hit command+L you can get programs to stay running ( like music ) I wanted to know If that was possible. ( so, for example, at a party I could set a play list without worrying about people messing with it or going around on my computer). thanks.
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I think it is a totally different metaphor. When you log out, you quit your apps. Unless you Fast User Switching, but that numbs out music programs because the Mac correctly assumes that the new user doesn't want to listen to your copy of Free Bird, again. Use the screen saver, hot corner, password required to lock out miscreants.
hot corner? I guess ill use the screensaver....but hotcorner?
Get a book on the Mac and read up on OSX. It won't take long and it'll be a useful reference.
In addition to what backtomac said, Cmd-H or (Application name) -> Hide App is very useful. It does precisely what you expect, and leaves your windows in exactly the setup you want when you come back to it. Click on the app's icon in the Dock, or cycle to it with Cmd-Tab to do so.
I know on windows when you hit command+L you can get programs to stay running ( like music ) I wanted to know If that was possible. ( so, for example, at a party I could set a play list without worrying about people messing with it or going around on my computer). thanks.
With Windows button + L you're locking the comp, not logging out... but everyone got the point.