diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 0d1c74e..c40948f 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -7,10 +7,9 @@ hsetroot -center ~/pictures/wallpapers/3600x1080/wallpaper-1460625.jpg
 xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap
 
 # -----[ Start some programs ]----------------------------------------
-conky
 numlockx &
-emacs --daemon
-xbindkeys
+emacs --daemon &
+xbindkeys &
 
 # mpdscribble
 pidof mpdscribble >& /dev/null