Add a Power Chime to Your Mac Via the Terminal

How to turn your Mac startup chime on

1. Open the Applications folder.
2. Open the Utilities folder.
3. Launch the Terminal application.
4. Enter sudo nvram StartupMute=%00 in the terminal, and hit return.

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 Mac VoiceOver at startup?
6. How do I turn off the startup sound?
7. Why does my Mac make a noise when I turn it on?
8. How do I change Windows startup sound?
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?

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?

Click the Apple button from the left side of the Mac menu bar and choose the “System Preferences” option.

1. Here, click on the “Sound” button.
2. Now, from the “Sound Effects” section, select the checkmark next to the “Play Sound on Startup” option to enable or disable the feature.

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 Mac VoiceOver at startup?

How to turn off voice over using Mac's System Preferences

1. Click on the Apple logo in the menu bar.
2. Choose System Preferences.
3. Select Accessibility.
4. Uncheck the Enable VoiceOver box.

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.

How do I change Windows startup sound?

How to Change the Windows 10 Startup Sound

1. Step 1: Navigate to Power Options .
2. Step 2: Click Choose what the power buttons do. ...
3. Step 3: At the bottom of the window and you will see Turn on fast startup (recommended). ...
4. Step 1: Press the Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings. ...
5. Step 2: Look for the Sounds button and click it.

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.