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Lungo

Keep your Mac awake

Lungo is a Mac utility that keeps your computer awake and its screen from dimming when you need a presentation, recipe, video, or live information to stay visible.

by Sindre Sorhus · 99% positive (1,852)

Get it on Setapp $4.00 on the Mac App Store Developer website ↗
Helps you Keep your Mac awake 10

What you get

Keep your Mac awake until you’re ready to let it sleep.

You get a way to keep your Mac from sleeping or dimming while you’re relying on the screen. When you’re presenting, following a recipe, or watching a live feed, you can leave the display visible without periodically touching the keyboard or mouse just to keep it awake.

You choose how long this lasts from the menu bar, with options starting at 10 minutes and extending to indefinitely. That lets you cover a short task or leave information on display throughout the day.

If you finish early, you can switch Lungo off with a click and allow your Mac to sleep normally again. You can also set it to launch when you log in.

  • Keep information visible

    You can follow a recipe or monitor an updating app without the screen dimming or your Mac falling asleep.

  • Present without sleep interruptions

    You can keep your Mac awake during a presentation without touching the keyboard just to maintain the display.

  • Choose your awake time

    You can select a duration from 10 minutes to indefinitely, depending on how long you need the screen.

  • Let it sleep again

    You can turn Lungo off with a click when you finish, rather than waiting for your chosen duration to end.

Best for

  • You regularly present from your Mac
  • You follow recipes on your laptop
  • You need live information to stay visible

Skip it if

You don’t need it if your Mac’s normal sleep and dimming behavior already suits your tasks.

Screenshots

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From the developer

Has your computer ever gone into sleep mode unexpectedly and inconveniently? Lungo is a simple utility app that prevents your Mac from sleeping or dimming when you don’t want it to.
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