Can't stop YouTube playing in background on my iMac

After watching a YouTube video on my iMac, I closed the window but the sound continued. Then I quit Safari but the annoying music is still there. Can't find where it's coming from!

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Sep 14, 2023 3:29 AM

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