REQUIRES macOS 13
YOU WILL LEARN How to use background sounds
IT WILL TAKE 20 minutes
GENIUS TIP
You can listen to background sounds on and offline. But the first time you choose one, you will have to be online so it can be downloaded.
SOME OF US like to work in complete silence. Many of us don't, but then we also find music, podcasts, or other background noises in our workplace distracting. And sometimes, when meditating or just trying to find some stillness during a stressful day, neither absolute silence, nor the stimulus that comes from listening to something like music, will do.
On these occasions, white noise is often the solution. Soothing background sounds that fill the ears and block out what's going on around us without creating further stimulation can benefit all of us. Apple introduced the ability to play background sounds on iPhone in iOS 15, and macOS Ventura now brings the feature to the Mac.
The controls for the feature are tucked away in the Accessibility section of System Settings, giving a hint that Apple sees this inclusion as particularly helpful for neurodivergent users. However, as we've discussed, it's a feature that can benefit anyone, in many situations.
HOW TO Enjoy soothing sounds on your Mac
1 Toggle the switch
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