Changelog
Explore new features, improvements, and fixes in each MacRest update.
Version 2.1.1
Released on September 19, 2026
Skip Onboarding
Introduced an option to skip the onboarding process.
Improved the onboarding process
Improved the onboarding process to be more refined and polished.
Version 2.1.0
Released on September 19, 2026
Choose what happens when you walk away
Walking away can now lock your Mac and leave it running, so downloads, builds and anything on the network carry on while the screen is locked. Choose between sleep, lock or sleep + lock.
Bug fixes and improvements
Fixed several minor bugs for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Version 2.0.0
Released on May 05, 2026
Auto sleep when you walk away
Your Mac can now go to sleep on its own when your phone or Apple Watch leaves with you.
Stay awake while a drive is connected
Your Mac no longer sleeps while an external drive is connected.
Stay awake while AI is running
Your Mac stays awake while AI tools like Codex or Claude are hard at work.
Adjustable sensitivity
You can now set your own network transfer and disk activity thresholds for when your Mac should stay awake.
Bug fixes and improvements
Fixed several minor bugs for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Version 1.0.0
Released on May 05, 2026
App Release
The first release of MacRest.