Lights Out

Lights Out is an impressive application that provides users with enhanced control over Apple's Energy Saver. One of the most common problems faced by Mac users is Energy Saver insomnia. Lights Out solves this problem by providing a secondary idle timer that puts your Mac to sleep even if Energy Saver fails to do so. This feature ensures that your Mac goes to sleep when it's not in use, thereby saving battery life.

Several software packages, scanners, and other peripherals disturb the Mac's normal sleeping patterns, making it difficult for Energy Saver to put your Mac to sleep. Lights Out addresses this issue by allowing you to customize Energy Saver settings for individual applications. Now, sleep settings are automatically adjusted based on the active application, making it useful for iTunes streams, long downloads, and cd or dvd playback.

Furthermore, Lights Out offers hot corners that enable you to put your Mac to sleep or keep it awake instantly. The application also provides easy control over Energy Saver, allowing you to logout or shut down your Macintosh after a specified idle period. Additionally, Lights Out includes several user-configurable idle times for dimming the screen, spinning down disks, and CPU sleep.

Lights Out's intuitive user interface makes it easy for users to configure and use the application. You can easily switch sleep on and off depending on your preferences, and the software is application-based for easy installation and stability. Illustrated documentation ensures that even novice users can get the most out of Lights Out.

To sum up, Lights Out is a must-have application if you're looking for more control over Apple's Energy Saver. Its user-configurable settings provide a powerful tool for ensuring that your Mac goes to sleep when it's not in use, thereby saving energy and extending battery life.