Mac mini m1 makes a radar sound

M1 Mac mini just started making this radar or sonar noise. It starts in about 3-5 minutes and will play until you shut down the unit.

Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 02:00 PM

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