The problem
If you're using your Mac to monitor servers, dashboards, or logs, sleep means you miss alerts and lose visibility.
Why it happens
Monitoring tools run in the browser or terminal. macOS sees no mouse activity and puts the system to sleep, even if the dashboard is updating in real time.
The fix: Shake It On
Shake It On keeps your Mac awake by moving the mouse slightly at regular intervals. macOS sees real user activity and resets the idle timer. Set it up with the right conditions and it only runs when you're actually server monitoring.
Recommended conditions for server monitoring:
- Scheduled to work hours
- Only Shake If Wi-Fi is connected
- Paused When on battery
Shake It On keeps your Mac awake during server monitoring with smart conditions. $9.99 one-time. Get Shake It On for $9.99 →
Keep your Mac awake the easy way.
Shake It On lives in your menu bar and uses organic mouse movement to prevent sleep. Set it once and forget it.
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