If you have a Mac, you can enable or disable the startup sound by going to System Preferences and clicking on the Sound icon. If you don’t have a Sound icon, then open System Preferences and click on the Keyboard tab. Under the Keyboard section, select the Startup Sound check box and then click on the OK button.
Mac users who are running macOS Big Sur and higher can now enable or disable the startup sound with the flick of a switch. In case you are not familiar with the Mac startup sound, take a look at the following clip.
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You can enable or disable the startup sound for your Mac quite easily from the System Preferences menu.
Click the Apple button from the left side of the Mac menu bar and choose the “System Preferences” option.
Here, click on the “Sound” button.
Now, from the “Sound Effects” section, select the checkmark next to the “Play Sound on Startup” option to enable or disable the feature.
Your Mac or Macbook will now play (or not play) Apple’s iconic chime the next time your power on your laptop or computer.
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