> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pdfm-ug/v20-en-us/parallels-desktop-for-mac-20-users-guide/use-windows-on-your-mac/allowing-windows-updates-while-your-mac-is-sleeping.md).

# Allowing Windows Updates While Your Mac is Sleeping

Parallels Desktop supports the macOS Power Nap technology, which lets you keep aspects of Windows up-to-date even while your Mac is sleeping. When Power Nap is enabled, services that usually update information after Windows wakes from sleep (for example, new emails in email applications and new event updates in Calendar) will update while your Mac is in sleep.

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**Note**: Power Nap is not supported on Apple Silicon Macs.
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To use Power Nap, your computer must be compatible. See <https://support.apple.com/HT204032> for more information.

To enable Power Nap:

1. On your Mac, choose **Apple menu** > **System Preferences** and click **Energy Saver**.
2. Depending on whether your Mac is working on batteries or is plugged in, make sure **Enable Power Nap while on battery power** or **Enable Power Nap while plugged into a power adapter** is selected.

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**Note:** To learn more about Power Nap, please refer to the macOS help resources.
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