In Sleep Mode Mac — Do !!top!! Downloads Continue

If you’ve ever started downloading a large file—like a macOS update, a game from Steam, or a 4K video project—and then closed your MacBook’s lid or let it sit idle, you’ve probably wondered: Is my download still running, or has it stopped?

The short answer is:

When in doubt, open > Network tab. If the data rate drops to zero shortly after your Mac sleeps, you have your answer. Stay productive, and happy downloading! do downloads continue in sleep mode mac