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SleepLess for Mac

Prevent your Mac from going to sleep.

$5.50
In English
Version 2.9.0
3.2
Based on 18 user rates

SleepLess overview

SleepLess is used to prevent the computer from going to sleep without changing system settings.

Warning! Using your Mac with closed lid can lead to serious system heat problems!

Features
  • Disable sleep with lid closed
  • Safe Sleep (Hibernate) with one click
  • One click activation / deactivation
  • Schedule deactivation
  • Menu icon with commands menu
  • No processor time waste
  • Gatekeeper enabled

What’s new in version 2.9.0

Version 2.9.0:
  • Application and kernel extension used are now code-signed for full OS X 10.10 compatibility

SleepLess for Mac

$5.50
In English
Version 2.9.0

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3.2

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tcw3commercial
tcw3commercial
Jan 1 2016
2.9.0
0.5
Jan 1 2016
0.5
Version: 2.9.0
Info says works on OS 10.8 and up.. Paid the money via PayPal. Installed Sleepless v2.9.0. It didn't work on El Cap 10.11.2 (i.e., MBP still went to sleep with lid closed). E-Mailed developer. Never heard back. Oh well, live and learn! Does anyone have another software solution that works on El Cap to suggest instead? Thank you.
ookrit
ookrit
Feb 23 2015
2.8.3
1.0
Feb 23 2015
1.0
Version: 2.8.3
Is this application really work ? I don't even have this application in my menu bar, Plus, i want to delete it completely BUT the floating notice always ON !!!
iodrew
iodrew
Nov 19 2012
2.8.3
0.0
Nov 19 2012
0.0
Version: 2.8.3
$10? There are multiple free programs that accomplish this task. Also, there is a new terminal command for sleep prevention, it's called "caffeinate" - search for it. Sorry for anyone wasting the $.
unfrostedpoptart
unfrostedpoptart
Apr 10 2012
2.8.2
3.5
Apr 10 2012
3.5
Version: 2.8.2
I've been looking for something like this for a long time to stop my Macbooks from turning off when the screen was closed! It looks like everything works as advertised on my 2011 MBA / 10.7.3. However, I think it could be so much better with a new mode that is a mix of "Prevent sleep with lid closed, displays will sleep" and "Allow sleep timer" It would act like the first, but also specify a timer so if you forget it too long, it will eventually go to sleep. The timer would start counting when the lid was closed and never be in effect when the lid was open. This way, I can close the computer to carry it around, but if I don't open it after a specified amount of time, it will sleep. I think a lot of people would like this mode since it keeps the computer awake (including network connections) if you're just taking the laptop around your home or office. However, it will sleep after some time in order to save battery power and prevent overheating.
dieselman
dieselman
Nov 5 2011
2.8.2
4.0
Nov 5 2011
4.0
Version: 2.8.2
It works well with OSX10.7.2 but I prefer No Sleep.
pmacpherson
pmacpherson
May 5 2017
3.5
May 5 2017
3.5
Version: null
tcw3commercial
tcw3commercial
Jan 1 2016
0.5
Jan 1 2016
0.5
Version: null
ookrit
ookrit
Feb 23 2015
1.0
Feb 23 2015
1.0
Version: null
unfrostedpoptart
unfrostedpoptart
Apr 10 2012
3.5
Apr 10 2012
3.5
Version: null
escompter-qch
escompter-qch
Jan 14 2012
0.5
Jan 14 2012
0.5
Version: null
dieselman
dieselman
Nov 5 2011
4.0
Nov 5 2011
4.0
Version: null
Joshhoole
Joshhoole
Aug 11 2011
3.0
Aug 11 2011
3.0
Version: null
Liam-
Liam-
Jul 29 2011
5.0
Jul 29 2011
5.0
Version: null
adcurtin
adcurtin
Jun 20 2011
4.5
Jun 20 2011
4.5
Version: null
Dingo710
Dingo710
Apr 15 2011
2.5
Apr 15 2011
2.5
Version: null
Talibunny
Talibunny
Mar 28 2011
0.5
Mar 28 2011
0.5
Version: null
Scienceguy-ae
Scienceguy-ae
Aug 21 2006
2.8
Aug 21 2006
2.8
Version: null
Nirsus
Nirsus
Feb 26 2006
3.8
Feb 26 2006
3.8
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Sep 26 2005
5.0
Sep 26 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 24 2004
4.8
Feb 24 2004
4.8
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 7 2004
3.8
Feb 7 2004
3.8
Version: null
Jwilson13
Jwilson13
Feb 6 2004
4.5
Feb 6 2004
4.5
Version: null
dlclaytor
dlclaytor
Aug 2 2003
5.0
Aug 2 2003
5.0
Version: null