How to Disable or Enable Power Nap
Power Nap is a battery-saving feature available for select apps in macOS. To turn Power Nap (App Nap) on, go to Settings > Energy Saver and select Enable Power Nap under the appropriate tab (Battery or Power Adapter). To disable Power Nap, go to Settings > Energy Saver and deselect Enable Power Nap under the appropriate tab (Battery or Power Adapter).
How Power Nap Works
Power Nap saves power and battery life when turned on by suspending any app that isn’t actively performing a task, such as installing an update, playing media, and downloading. It can be a helpful feature when your computer uses battery power and can’t get to an outlet.
Why You Might Want to Disable App Nap
You might not want to keep Power Nap turned on because it could prevent less critical tasks from running in the background, such as system monitoring. It can also get in the way of multitasking if you’re prone to switching between apps. Using Power Nap depends on your computer habits and preferences.
