Turn off auto sleep on Mac mini

Where do I turn off sleep on a new Mac mini? I am trying to do a complete restore from an iDrive backup.

Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on May 7, 2023 02:42 PM

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Johnb-one

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Posted on May 7, 2023 04:07 PM

Hi bnordan2.. go to apple logo ( top left of your screen) then system preferences then energy saving ( may look like a light bulb) here you can set it to sleep “never”

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Johnb-one

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May 7, 2023 04:07 PM in response to bnordan2

Hi bnordan2.. go to apple logo ( top left of your screen) then system preferences then energy saving ( may look like a light bulb) here you can set it to sleep “never”

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hcsitas

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May 7, 2023 08:54 PM in response to bnordan2

See Wake up a remote Mac mini - Apple Community And stick with it - Sleep is unnecessary on later Macs (shut for overnights and long absences).

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