macOS User Guide
- Welcome
-
- 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
-
- 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
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 > System Settings, then click Energy Saver in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Energy Saver settings for me
Option | Description |
---|---|
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.