The iconic Mac startup sound has evolved over the years, but it is a distinctive part of being a Mac user. Sometimes, though, you just want to boot your Mac up silently. You can keep it from sounding ...

Apple has done away with the traditional startup chime on its new MacBook Pro lineup because the machines automatically power on when the lid is opened. Pingie.com was first to note the removal of the ...

Boot up your computer. If you’re the owner of one of the more than two hundred million Macs sold, what’s the first thing you hear when you start or restart your machine? That sound tells you you’ve ...

In a newly-published interview, former Apple sound designer Jim Reekes discusses the history of the sound cues he created for the company's devices, such as the famous Mac "beep" and startup chords, ...

Donnnnnng. The classic Mac chime is a glorious way to let yourself know that your Mac is booting back up after a shutdown or reboot. But if I’m right, this friendly noise has been missing most new ...

Earlier this week, the news broke that the automatic boot feature on Apple’s new MacBook Pros — which causes the computer to start up when the lid is opened — came at a heavy price: the removal of the ...

A fun piece from CNBC this morning highlights Jim Reekes, a former Apple employee who created numerous sound effects for the Mac during his time at Apple. Reekes left ...