Coca 2.0: Mac menu bar app keeps your computer awake and status green in messaging apps
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Angelo Cammalleri
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Summary
Coca is a Mac menu bar app that prevents your computer from falling asleep with one click. The newly released version 2.0 features a revamped UI and a new "Deep Control" feature that keeps users appearing active (green status) in messaging apps like Teams and Slack by subtly moving the mouse when idle. Originally launched 10 years ago, Coca has been updated for modern remote work needs.
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It is back with a revamped UI and new features.
One main focus in addition to keeping your Mac awake is the addition of Deep Control, intended to keep you green in messengers like Teams, Slack or similar apps.
This works by moving your mouse a little bit when you are idle but doing nothing w
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