How to set up a Mac does not fall into a 'sleep' state

On macOS devices, when the user does not have any action taken on the device, the device will automatically fall into "Sleep" Sleep state. This will help the device save energy, avoid consuming for a long time of inactivity.

However, it is quite annoying when you watch movies on the computer, or want to monitor the process of downloading the application, the screen suddenly becomes dark when the device has been automatically put into Sleep state. So is there a way to keep the device still active, the screen stays lit even if there is no operation on the device?

Method 1: Install Owly application on Mac

1. Download the Owly app for Mac

Owly is an App Store app with the ability to set up a Mac that runs for 5 minutes or longer, before switching to Sleep mode on the device. Users can change the time setting option to suit their needs.

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After downloading the application to the device, we proceed with the installation as usual. Soon, you will see the icon of the Owly application shaped cup of coffee on the menu bar. When you right-click the Owly icon in menubar, the application will be started with the icon turned red with a list of time.

Users only need to select the time period for MacBoook to remain active . You can choose to always operate when you press Eternity or with 30-minute, 8-hour, etc. depending on your needs.

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Method 2: Use the Terminal command

In case the user does not want to install the application to keep the Mac running before it goes to sleep, we can use the Terminal command.

First of all, you need to access the link Applications> Utilities> Terminal .

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When the Terminal window appears, we will type the caffeinate command line. You will know if this command works if caffeine appears in the Terminal title bar. Thus, your device will always be active, do not fall into the Sleep state or reduce the screen brightness.

To finish this command, we press Control + C.

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So through the above two ways you will extend the operation time of the Mac, setting the machine does not fall into the Sleep state. With the Owly app, you can choose the amount of time it takes to operate the device before falling asleep.

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