OS X Mavericks: Deactivate App Nap for individual programs

Apple's energy saving plan goes into a new round with App Nap under OSX Mavericks. To disable the battery saver for individual programs, you need to know where to find this setting - the software developers have hidden it somewhat. The energy-saving program is counterproductive for programs that need a lot of power, such as apps for editing videos. We'll show you how to disable App Nap for individual programs.

How to disable App Nap for individual programs

• Open the Finder and select the "Programs" entry in the left menu bar.
• Find the application for which you want to disable App Nap.
• Right click on the icon and select "Information".

Disable App Nap on OS X Mavericks

• Under "General" you will find the "Deactivate App Nap" option - select it.

The App Nap function can only be found on Mac OS X Mavericks. This practical tip shows you how to deactivate the message center.