Keep your Mac awake until backups and syncs finish

The first backup, a big photo library or a folder full of video: give them the time they need.

The first backup is the long one: Backing up a Mac for the first time, or moving a big library to the cloud, can take many hours. If your Mac sleeps along the way, it takes even longer.
Set it and leave it: Plug in, start the backup, and keep your Mac awake until you stop Pulsida. Let the screen sleep to save power.

Step by step

1
Plug in
Long jobs are best on power.
2
Start the backup or sync
With any app you normally use.
3
Keep your Mac awake
Choose until you stop, and set Display to Can sleep.

Features that help

Timer dial

Drag the ring to any time, from 5 minutes to 8 hours.

Closed-lid mode

Keep working with the lid shut. No external display needed.

Battery and heat safety

Switches itself off at 10% battery or if your Mac gets too hot.

Questions and answers

Does a backup continue while my Mac sleeps?

Not reliably. Keeping your Mac awake with Pulsida lets long backups and syncs finish in one go.

Can I close the lid during a backup?

Yes, with closed-lid mode on. Keep your Mac on an open surface while it works.

What people use it for

AI agents

Let agents work through the night, even with the lid closed.

Large downloads

Big downloads and uploads finish, even if you step away.

Builds, renders and exports

Compiles, renders and video exports run to the end.

Let your Mac finish the job. Even after you close the lid.