MacOS synchronization while off

[9873697]

Hello,

I know that there is an option I saw many years ago; when I turn Mac, the computer is synchronizing data.
For example, I wrote a Word document and transfered few photos on Mac and now I am turning it down, will he back up that files on iCloud as it does while I am making projects?

That information would help me as after I finish everything, I let Macbook to stay wake before turning it down to backup to iCloud.

Thanks!

 

[chabig]

What does “turning it down” mean? Shutdown? Sleep? Anyway, don’t “turn it down”, just walk away and let it sleep by itself.

 

[crjackson2134]

I’m going to take a WAG that he’s using a laptop, and ’turning it down” means putting the lid down (closing the laptop to sleep).

 

[FNH15]

Hello,

I know that there is an option I saw many years ago; when I turn Mac, the computer is synchronizing data.
For example, I wrote a Word document and transfered few photos on Mac and now I am turning it down, will he back up that files on iCloud as it does while I am making projects?

That information would help me as after I finish everything, I let Macbook to stay wake before turning it down to backup to iCloud.

Thanks!

You’re probably thinking of PowerNap. You can find that setting in the energy section of System Preferences.

 

[9873697]

You’re probably thinking of PowerNap. You can find that setting in the energy section of System Preferences.

I got that setting on. I saw what it says, it can be closed like in stand by but not be compledely shut down as I thought.

Thank you all.

p.s: turn it down meant to shut it down completely, I'll use better expressions
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I’m going to take a WAG that he’s using a laptop, and ’turning it down” means putting the lid down (closing the laptop to sleep).

Please explain me meaning of WAG. Thanks

 

[crjackson2134]

Please explain me meaning of WAG. Thanks

Wild /-\$$ Guess

 

[9873697]

Wild /-\$$ Guess

Yes I used windows for 14 years and now macOS for like 20 days so I use some phases like "shut down the computer" instead of power off..

 

[crjackson2134]

Yes I used windows for 14 years and now macOS for like 20 days so I use some phases like "shut down the computer" instead of power off..

Power off and shutdown are universal to all OS’s. Turn down isn’t a common term for any OS.

It sounds like a mash-up of “Turn Off” and “Shutdown“... No matter as long as we are clear on what you meant.

 

[9873697]

Power off and shutdown are universal to all OS’s. Turn down isn’t a common term for any OS.

It sounds like a mash-up of “Turn Off” and “Shutdown“... No matter as long as we are clear on what you meant.

While you are still here, is there an option to click on a key and that key shows me toolbar with apps? That key is called Windows and its located where is "option" located on Mac and it let me to see toolbar when its not displayed.
I look for that feature here for since I bought a Mac but not any key opens me a toolbar. I need it to quickly open new apps without using hot corner to get to all apps. Help would be appreciated.

 

[crjackson2134]

macOS is laid out differently. It sounds like you want to activate the launchpad with a key press.

That depends on your keyboard. My Mac keyboard has special function keys for this up at the top.

You should have a icon on the left-hand side of your Dock that looks like a V2 Rocket. That is the LaunchPad icon you can click if you don’t have a Mac keyboard. You can also map that function to a keyboard key of your choice.

 

[9873697]

I purchased my Mac blindly before even trying the MacOS and learned most of the things in two days.
It is crazy to buy something before trying and when I saw the desktop I was scared I wasted the money and now I havent turned on my windows laptop for like a week 😁😁😁. It is a great device but I am still learning .

Thanks for help.

 

[crjackson2134]

There are “macOS for Dummies” books than can help a lot. I have a copy of Mountain Lion for Dummies laying around somewhere. You should get one for your macOS version and dive in. You will be amazed at what you will learn.

 

[9873697]

I will make a download in the book store as I saw books like this and print it even. TNX