Mac App
Turns Caps Lock into a physical keep-awake switch for closed-lid MacBook work.
Rating
4.4 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
macOS
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Capsomnia is a tiny macOS app that turns your Caps Lock key into a physical switch that keeps your MacBook awake while the lid is closed. Flip it on to keep downloads, exports or long jobs running, flip it off to let your Mac sleep normally.
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