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Work · May 21, 2018

AntiSleep

Best tool to prevent the system from switching to sleep mode

AntiSleep launched on May 21, 2018 with 4 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

What it does

AntiSleep is the best tool to prevent the system, displays and devices from switching to sleep mode. Works even when the lid of your macbook is closed.

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I read some of the reviews and I can't disagree that for some people a lock screen button might be nice and an interface that works like their brains. I just turned it on and it kept my Mac awake during some long tasks that had quit because of sleep. Price seem reasonable. After using it for awhile I bought the pro family version to encourage the developer to keep going. As with all programs I have at times it is hard to understand all the options. As I said I turned it on and left my laptop doing something and it allowed the laptop to complete the multi-hour task. Tonight I am turning on some new features that let the screen sleep and even function while the lid is closed. As with all…from apps.apple.com

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