How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides for keeping your Mac awake on any macOS version.
How to Keep Your Mac Awake
Why built-in settings fall short and how Shake It On keeps your Mac awake with smart conditions and natural mouse movement.
How to Prevent Your Mac from Sleeping
Global settings are too blunt. Shake It On prevents sleep only when your conditions are met.
How to Stop Your Mac Screen from Going Dark
Display sleep and system sleep are different things. Here's how to keep your screen on when you need it.
How to Keep Your Mac Awake with the Lid Closed
Clamshell mode lets your MacBook run with the lid closed. Here's what you need and how Shake It On helps.
By macOS Version
Sleep settings and tips for your specific macOS version.
Keep Your Mac Awake on macOS Sequoia
Sleep settings on macOS Sequoia and why changing them isn't enough. Shake It On adds smart conditions.
Keep Your Mac Awake on macOS Sonoma
Sleep settings on macOS Sonoma and why changing them isn't enough. Shake It On adds smart conditions.
Keep Your Mac Awake on macOS Ventura
Sleep settings on macOS Ventura and why changing them isn't enough. Shake It On adds smart conditions.
Keep Your Mac Awake on macOS Monterey
Sleep settings on macOS Monterey and why changing them isn't enough. Shake It On adds smart conditions.
Keep Your Mac Awake on macOS Big Sur
Sleep settings on macOS Big Sur and why changing them isn't enough. Shake It On adds smart conditions.