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Warden blog: practical Mac workflows

Guides to keeping Mac jobs running, protecting visible work from accidental input, and using AI coding agents at your desk.

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Mac workflows

How to use caffeinate to keep your Mac awake

Use macOS caffeinate for a timed session or a single command. Learn which flags prevent sleep and when you also need an input lock.

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Does tmux keep running when your Mac sleeps?

tmux preserves terminal sessions, but it does not prevent Mac sleep. Understand local sessions, SSH disconnects, and input protection before a long job.

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Keep your Mac awake during long builds and renders

A practical checklist for unattended Mac builds, tests, and video exports: power, sleep settings, progress visibility, and accidental input.

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Claude Code Remote Control: does your Mac need to stay awake?

Remote Control connects to a local Claude Code session. Learn what must stay running on your Mac and where Warden input locking fits.

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