macOS User Guide
- Welcome
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- Work across devices using Continuity
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Use iPhone with Desk View
- Stream audio and video with AirPlay
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Hand off between devices
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Make and receive phone calls on your Mac
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
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- What is Family Sharing?
- Set up Family Sharing
- Add a user or group
- Set up Screen Time for a child
- Share purchases with your family
- Watch and listen together with SharePlay
- Share a Photo Library
- Collaborate on projects
- Find content shared with you
- Find your family and friends
- Play games with your friends
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
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Change Energy Saver settings on a Mac desktop computer
Use Energy Saver System Settings to set options that control your Mac desktop computer’s energy use.
Note: Some of the options may not be available, depending on your Mac.
To open the pane, choose Apple menu in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Energy Saver settings for me
Option | Description |
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Wake for network access | Even in sleep mode, wake your Mac to provide access to shared resources, such as shared printers or Music playlists. |
Start up automatically after a power failure | Start up your Mac after a power interruption. |
Enable Power Nap | Have your Mac check for email, calendar, and other iCloud updates while sleeping. |
UPS Options | Set the time or battery level at which your Mac shuts down when using a UPS. See Set when your Mac shuts down while using a UPS. |
If you want to turn your display off after a period of inactivity, see Change Lock Screen settings.