Power Nap
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Power Nap is a macOS feature that allows compatible Mac computers to perform tasks like checking email, updating iCloud data, and running Time Machine backups while in sleep mode without fully waking up.
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
macOS feature
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operating system power management feature ⓘ |
| availability |
available on certain Mac desktop models
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available on certain MacBook models ⓘ |
| benefit |
keeps data up to date while Mac sleeps
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maintains backups without user interaction ⓘ reduces need for manual wake to sync data ⓘ |
| category |
Apple macOS technology
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Computer power management technology ⓘ |
| configurableIn |
Energy Saver preferences
NERFINISHED
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System Preferences NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor | energy-efficient background activity ⓘ |
| developedBy | Apple Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire | full system wake ⓘ |
| function |
check email while Mac is asleep
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download OS X or macOS updates in sleep mode ⓘ download app updates in sleep mode ⓘ perform Spotlight indexing in sleep mode ⓘ perform Time Machine snapshots in sleep mode ⓘ perform background tasks during sleep ⓘ run Time Machine backups while Mac is asleep ⓘ update Photo Stream or iCloud Photos in sleep mode ⓘ update calendar events in sleep mode ⓘ update iCloud data while Mac is asleep ⓘ update iCloud documents in sleep mode ⓘ update notes in sleep mode ⓘ update reminders in sleep mode ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Apple Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedIn | OS X Mountain Lion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | macOS ⓘ |
| platform | Mac NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerState | operates while Mac is in sleep mode ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Sleep mode
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Time Machine NERFINISHED ⓘ iCloud NERFINISHED ⓘ macOS power management ⓘ |
| requires |
compatible Mac hardware
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solid-state drive ⓘ |
| userControl | can be enabled or disabled by user ⓘ |
| uses |
low-power CPU states during sleep
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periodic network access during sleep ⓘ |
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