I just started setting up a new audio interface on my computer, but had to stop to do some work. Disconnecting my audio interface meant muting my entire computer, and the effect was very nice. I didn't get annoying system alert sounds when I started searching for a word on a web page that didn't exist. Pinging noises and IMs flashed on my second monitor, but they weren't accompanied by tones. I thought, "this is great." I think I might start muting more things on my computer to help overcome the constant noise pollution accompanied by the many, many alerts. More »