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Code to silence the startup chime on Intel-powered Macs
Here's an alternative method that doesn't involve any code. Find a set of headphones you no longer want that use the standard stereo mini-jack (or go to a Dollar Store or 99 Cent store and pick up a set). Cut the cord just after the jack.
Code to silence the startup chime on Intel-powered Macs
This on iMacs it's not enough. The startup chime will play thru speakers anyway, headphones plugged or not.
Code to silence the startup chime on Intel-powered Macs
Unfortunately, Apple changed this behaviour. With new Macs (all Intel ones, I believe), the start-up chime will play through the built-in speakers, even if you have earphones plugged in. This (to me, at least) seems counter-intuitive and I logged it as a bug with Apple, but they closed it saying that it "works as intended". |
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