Clapet is a utility that aims to improve clamshell mode on your Macbook by automatically managing sleep when an external display is detected.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
InsomniaX Alternatives
InsomniaX has been discontinued. Similar apps include goguma app, which is free and open source. Other options are Amphetamine, caffeinate & disablesleep, Caffeine for Mac and Stimulator. There's no shortage of Prevent Sleep Mode Apps like InsomniaX, with more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and Android.
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Mouse jiggler macOS app that auto moves your cursor so that you always appear online and active on messaging apps. Ideal if you need to keep your connection to citirix or your VPN active without having to reconnect.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
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Coffee Buzz is the easiest and safest display-sleep preventer available, with simple operation and exclusive Safety Auto-Shutoff feature. Keeping your Mac awake (and letting it sleep again) is as simple as a click!.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
A small GNOME utility application to send Wake On LAN (WoL) magic packets to devices in a network.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
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This is a kernel extension and clients that allow the MacBook to disable sleeping when the lid is closed. MOUNTAIN LION IS NOT SUPPORTED
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
When it's not possible to change the screensaver settings in your Windows environment, then it's almost impossible to show things on your screen for a longer period without activating the screensaver.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Invisible, smart mouse movements prevent your Mac from sleeping and keep the active status in Slack, Teams, and more.
Online all the time? It can't be easier!
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
NoDoze simulates keyboard/mouse activity to keep the screensaver from activating. Its activity depends on currently running programs. You can use regular expressions or Windows wildcards to choose when the screensaver is deactivated.
Platforms
- Windows
48 Sleep Preventer alternativesPrevents your computer from going to sleep, hibernate, dim the display or start the screensaver. Application runs in the system tray when closed. New in version v1.3: -Parameter support. v1.2: Option to let display fall asleep. v1.1: Sleep timer.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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Simulates activity (=> disables screensaver and powersaving) while running programms (any .exe) from a choosen directory. Main purpose is to choose the steam directory to disable monitor powersaving while running steam games.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
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