diff --git a/.config/x11/xprofile b/.config/x11/xprofile
index 846cb22..6e95b15 100755
--- a/.config/x11/xprofile
+++ b/.config/x11/xprofile
@@ -1,19 +1,18 @@
 #!/bin/sh
 
-DPI=96
-
-xrandr --dpi "$DPI"
 # This file runs when a DM logs you into a graphical session.
 # If you use startx/xinit like a Chad, this file will also be sourced.
 
+xrandr --dpi 96		# Set DPI. User may want to use a larger number for larger screens.
 setbg &			# set the background with the `setbg` script
-#xrdb ${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/x11/xresources &	# Uncomment to use Xresources colors/settings on startup
-mpd &			# music player daemon-you might prefer it as a service though
+#xrdb ${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/x11/xresources & xrdbpid=$!	# Uncomment to use Xresources colors/settings on startup
 remaps &		# run the remaps script, switching caps/esc and more; check it for more info
-xcompmgr &		# xcompmgr for transparency
-dunst &			# dunst for notifications
-xset r rate 300 50 &	# Speed xrate up
-unclutter &		# Remove mouse when idle
+
+autostart="mpd xcompmgr dunst unclutter"
+
+for program in $autostart; do
+	pidof -s "$program" || setsid -f "$program"
+done >/dev/null 2>&1
 
 # This line autostarts an instance of Pulseaudio that does not exit on idle.
 # This is "necessary" on Artix due to a current bug between PA and
@@ -21,3 +20,6 @@ unclutter &		# Remove mouse when idle
 pidof -s runit &&
 	! pidof -s pulseaudio >/dev/null 2>&1 &&
 	setsid -f pulseaudio --start --exit-idle-time=-1 >/dev/null 2>&1
+
+# Ensure that xrdb has finished running before moving on to start the WM/DE.
+[ -n "$xrdbpid" ] && wait "$xrdbpid"