What does Power Nap do?

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What does Power Nap do?

I searched online but most answers are old not related to mac OS Sierra and are not fully expalined. I also read Apple's explanation but need a simpler one based on experience. If I turn Power Nap on battery or AC, does this let me download in the background? I tried downloading for example Microsoft Viusal Studio, when my MacBook Pro (2016) went into Power Nap, the download stopped. However downloading with folx seemed to work in Power Nap. An expert explanation would be much appreciated!!

Posted on Jan 23, 2017 10:01 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 24, 2017 11:45 PM in response to Rami Tabaa

How Power Nap works on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204032

If your Mac supports Power Nap, these activities can occur while your Mac is asleep...

Downloads during power nap only supported from App Store

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Answer 2

dwb

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Jan 24, 2017 4:13 AM in response to Rami Tabaa

The link Saifan Pilot gave you applies to Sierra. As he says, in regard to downloads it only affects downloads from the App Store, not third party vendors.

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