Gain More Control Over Your Mac's Sleep State
SmartSleep is a free program developed by Patrick Stein that allows Mac users to have more control over their Mac's sleep and hibernation settings. With SmartSleep, users can choose from four different options - Sleep and hibernate, Sleep only, Hibernate only, and Smart sleep. Each option has its own unique features and benefits.
The Sleep and hibernate option allows the Mac to both sleep and hibernate, saving the current state in RAM and on disk. This is useful for users who want to conserve battery power while still being able to quickly resume their work. The Sleep only option puts the Mac to sleep without hibernating, saving the current state only in RAM. The Hibernate only option hibernates the Mac, saving the current state on disk and not using the battery. Finally, the Smart sleep option puts the Mac to sleep and hibernates it only when the battery level drops to a certain threshold.
SmartSleep is easy to use and can be installed as a preference pane. However, it does require the administrator password for installation. If you find that your Mac lacks control over its sleep and hibernation settings, SmartSleep offers a solution with its various options.
Overall, SmartSleep is a useful tool for Mac users who want to have more control and flexibility over their Mac's sleep state.
