Add a Power Chime to Your Mac Via the Terminal

How to Enable the Classic Startup Chime on Newer Macs

1. Launch the Terminal app, which can be found in the Applications/Utilities folder. ...
2. Input the following command and then press Return: sudo nvram StartupMute=%00.
3. Enter your admin user password when prompted.
4. Close Terminal, then restart your Mac.

1. How do I turn on chime on Mac?
2. Why did Apple remove the startup chime?
3. Where is the Mac startup sound located?
4. What chord is the Mac startup sound?
5. How do I turn off the boot chime on my Mac?
6. How do I turn off the startup sound?
7. Why does my Mac make a noise when I turn it on?
8. Why does my MacBook Air make a sound when I open it?
9. Can I use any USB-C port to charge MacBook Pro?
10. What is power adapter on Mac?
11. Can you charge a MacBook Pro with a USB?

How do I turn on chime on Mac?

With macOS Big Sur 11 or later, you can control whether your Mac plays this sound at startup. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Sound. In the Sound Effects pane, use the “Play sound on startup” setting to turn the startup sound on or off.

Why did Apple remove the startup chime?

In 2016, the startup chime went away. At the time, Apple didn't say anything about why it was removing the sound you hear when you start up a Mac. Most likely, removing the startup chime was a signal that the Mac is like the iPhone or iPad in that they're essentially always on.

Where is the Mac startup sound located?

It has startup chimes for various Mac models. To get to the chimes, download the app. Right click on the application icon and choose "Show Package Contents" from the contextual menu. Burrow down through Contents/Resources/Chimes.

What chord is the Mac startup sound?

It's a C major chord, played with both hands stretched out as wide as possible (with 3rd at the top, if I recall)." He created the sound as he was annoyed with the tri-tone startup chimes because they were too associated with the death chimes and the computer crashes.

How do I turn off the boot chime on my Mac?

To disable the startup sound, just press the “Mute” button on your keyboard (that's the F10 key on a MacBook) before shutting down or restarting your Mac.

How do I turn off the startup sound?

Silence or Change the Startup Sound in Windows

1. Click on the Start menu and type "personalization" into the search box. Hit enter to go to the Personalization panel.
2. Click on "Sounds" to enter the Sound preferences.
3. Uncheck the "Play Windows Startup Sound" box at the bottom of the window. Hit OK.

Why does my Mac make a noise when I turn it on?

The most common reason for fans to run at full speed is that the air vents are blocked. If you're using your Mac on your lap or on a soft surface like a bed or blanket then the fans may just be working harder to try to push out the hot air. ... Restarting your Mac could reset the temperature sensor so give that a try.

Why does my MacBook Air make a sound when I open it?

It's because of Messages. When you open Messages, there's something that says Jabber at the bottom left corner. Select "Offline" as your Jabber setting and the noise will stop!

Can I use any USB-C port to charge MacBook Pro?

Charge the battery.

Connect your MacBook Pro to a power outlet using the included USB-C Charge Cable and 61W Power Adapter or 96W Power Adapter. ... You can charge your MacBook Pro using any of the Thunderbolt ports. The battery charges more quickly when the computer is off or in sleep.

What is power adapter on Mac?

If you have a Mac notebook computer, plugging in the power adapter provides power to the computer and recharges the computer's battery.

Can you charge a MacBook Pro with a USB?

The charging “brick” you need for your Mac is a generic USB-C charger. This means you can use it to charge your Mac, iPhone, iPad.