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To avoid the energy waste and noise of keeping high-powered hardware running 24/7, many tech enthusiasts rely on Wake-on-LAN (WOL) strategies, utilizing low-power routers or custom SSH proxies to trigger beefy workstations only when needed. While some argue that modern small form factor devices like the Mac Studio are efficient enough to idle indefinitely, others share creative software workarounds involving macOS commands like `caffeinate` or mobile scripts to balance remote accessibility with environmental concerns. The discussion highlights a persistent technical divide between those who successfully automate their power cycles and those who still struggle with the hardware limitations and configuration hurdles of waking machines remotely.