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The annoying part is that App Nap also does this with plugged in desktops or even worse with servers that don't even have a monitor plugged in. At least it can
by jmiserez 8y ago
The annoying part is that App Nap also does this with plugged in desktops or even worse with servers that don't even have a monitor plugged in. At least it can be disabled systemwide.
- culturestate 8y agoThrottling background apps has its place on a desktop, too - leaving aside power efficiency, there are material performance gains to be made when the OS automatically prioritizes foreground tasks. I wouldn't want FCPX rendering impacted by a rogue banner ad on HowToAddLensFlare.co.cz, know what I mean? I can see how it might be problematic in a headless environment, but for most people most of the time it's probably a useful feature.