Your Mac is built to give you maximum power efficiency. Now, this is great but can become annoying when your screen keeps turning off. Overcoming the problem is quick and easy and only one setting needs changing I’ll show what it is and How to Keep Your Mac Screen On.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Preferences
- On the system preferences select Energy Saver
- Now on the energy saver page select “Power” from the left menu
- From the power page toggle, the slider “Turn display off after” to Never
It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.
How to Keep Your Mac From Sleeping
While below we are showing you how to completely stop your Mac screen from switching off.
You can alter the setting to keep the screen on longer which may overcome any problems you are having.
Also, if you are using a MacBook and not a Mac then the settings are a little different and you’ll want to check out How to Keep Your MacBook Screen On.
Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences
Step 3. On the system preferences select Energy Saver
Step 4. Now on the energy saver page select “Power” from the left menu
Step 5. From the power page toggle, the Turn display off after to Never
You can adjust the setting to more minutes if you don’t want the screen to never turn off.
How to Keep Your Mac Screen On Video
If you are someone who prefers video then I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Turn Off Sleep Mode on a Mac.
