Amphetamine
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Overview
Amphetamine is a lightweight macOS utility that prevents your computer from sleeping, dimming the screen, or activating the screensaver. It offers flexible controls—set custom durations, trigger sessions based on app usage, or use predefined timers. Ideal for tasks like streaming videos, downloading large files, or presentations where interruptions are unwanted. Its menu bar interface lets you activate/deactivate with one click, while advanced features include scheduling, hotkeys, and integration with power adapter states. Free and user-friendly, it’s a top choice for anyone needing to keep their Mac active when needed.
Key Features
- One-click activation/deactivation via menu bar
- Custom session durations and app-based triggers
- Advanced scheduling and hotkey support
- Power adapter state integration
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Completely free and ad-free
- ⊕ Intuitive, minimalistic interface
- ⊕ Flexible controls for all user needs
Cons
- ⊖ Advanced settings may overwhelm new users
- ⊖ No native cross-device sync functionality