Downloading while in sleep mode?

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Downloading while in sleep mode?

Hey guys,

When I am downloading large files, I was just wondering if it is possible to have my MacBook continue to download the file when I close my laptop or put it into sleep mode?

Does it still download? What's the best way to do this?

Thanks.

MacBook (late 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 7, 2008 6:12 PM

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joshz

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Nov 7, 2008 6:32 PM in response to Steve Baesler

When I am downloading large files, I was just wondering if it is possible to have my MacBook continue to download the file when I close my laptop or put it into sleep mode?

No. Sleep stops all activity.

Does it still download? What's the best way to do this?

Use Display Sleep, or just wait for the file to finish downloading before you sleep the mac. (Set it up by going to >System Preferences...>Exposé & Spaces>Exposé. Select "Display Sleep" as one of the Hot Corners. To sleep the display, just go to that corner.)

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