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Work · August 15, 2024

IdleGuard

Stay active and prevent tasks from pausing

IdleGuard launched on August 15, 2024 with 59 votes, #755 of 5,471 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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What it does

IdleGuard is the ultimate utility for keeping your Mac active during important tasks. Whether you're giving a presentation, running long processes, or working remotely, IdleGuard ensures that your Mac stays awake and prevents it from going idle.

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