Your Macbook is built to give you maximum power efficiency. Now, this is great but can become annoying when your screen keeps turning off. There are two settings you want to change and I will show you what they are and How to Keep Your MacBook Screen On.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Preferences
- On the system preferences select Battery
- Now on the battery page select “Battery” from the left menu
- From the battery page toggle, the slider “Turn display off after” to Never
- Now select “Power Adapter” from the left menu
- From the power adapter 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 MacBook 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 Mac and not a Macbook then the settings are a little different and you’ll want to check out How to Keep Your Mac 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 Battery
Step 4. Now on the battery page select “Battery” from the left menu
Step 5. From the battery page toggle, the Turn display off after to Never
This setting is for when you have your MacBook working from the battery.
Step 6. Now select “Power Adapter” from the left menu
Step 7. From the power adapter page toggle, the Turn display off after to Never
This setting is for when you have your MacBook plugged into a power source.
How to Keep Your MacBook 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 MacBook.
