It always has been a missing feature: disabling the sleep mode on a Apple Laptop. Who does not want to use it as a big juke-box or go warwalking. The best looking server ever, especially at about one inch height.
Platforms
- Mac
- Global
LidPilot Alternatives
Apps similar to LidPilot include Amphetamine, which is free. Other options are PowerToys - Awake, Caffeine for Mac, NeverNap and KeepingYouAwake. There's no shortage of Prevent Sleep Mode Apps like LidPilot, with more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and the web.
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- 47 InsomniaX alternatives
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
Germany
EU
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
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
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
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
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
China
Prevent your Mac from falling asleep, dimming your screen or starting the screensaver. Theine keeps macOS awake just like caffeine does with you.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Germany
- EU
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This application is used to prevent the computer from going to sleep without changing system settings
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Coffee allows you to keep the display awake without having to change the device settings. It can be toggled at various places:
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
- Germany
- EU
Keep your screen on when your device is running your GPS application, favorite remote control, playing a movie or slideshow, etc... Perfect to keep your screen on without dimming for application development. Your screen will never go back to sleep until you want it to...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
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