How to stop my Mac M1 Ventura from sleeping when downloading 12GB game

Mac M1 Ventura 13.3.1 keeps shutting down while I am downloading 12GB Game from Steam,

I have turned off all Energy Savers.

iMac 24″, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 29, 2023 12:36 PM

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Posted on May 29, 2023 12:44 PM

Shutting down, or going to sleep?


Generally, the Mac will go to sleep when the screen turns off.


If you are connected to power, there is a setting that will keep the Mac awake while plugged into power.


You can extend the period of time before the screen turns off.


You can run the /usr/bin/caffeinate command to keep the Mac awake.


You can download and use the Amphetamine app to keep your Mac awake.

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May 29, 2023 12:44 PM in response to Harrington

Shutting down, or going to sleep?


Generally, the Mac will go to sleep when the screen turns off.


If you are connected to power, there is a setting that will keep the Mac awake while plugged into power.


You can extend the period of time before the screen turns off.


You can run the /usr/bin/caffeinate command to keep the Mac awake.


You can download and use the Amphetamine app to keep your Mac awake.

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