Jolt of Caffeine
Jolt of Caffeine is a simple utility app that prevents your Mac from going to sleep automatically. It provides a user-friendly interface as an alternative to using the built-in terminal command 'caffeinate'. The app is designed to keep your Mac awake when you need it to stay active for downloads, presentations, or other tasks that require the system to remain powered on. It's marketed as a free solution with no ads, in-app purchases, or subscription fees, making it popular among users who need occasional sleep prevention without complex features.
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1 suggestionBased on the search results, Jolt of Caffeine appears to have limited recent development activity, with version 1.1 being the latest available. The app may not have native Apple Silicon support. I recommend switching to Amphetamine, which is consistently mentioned as the top alternative for sleep prevention on Mac and is confirmed to have native Apple Silicon support. Amphetamine offers similar functionality with more features and active development. Another option is the original Caffeine app, which appears to be actively maintained and may have better Apple Silicon compatibility.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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