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Idle Tweaks Mod reduces Minecraft’s resource usage while it runs in the background. Features: Limits Minecraft’s FPS in the background to conserve system resources. Intelligently restricts render distance when Minecraft is in the background. Mutes Minecraft sounds when the game is not in focus.

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Step-by-step, in-game.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I open the Idle Tweaks config?
Open the mod list from the main menu or pause screen, select Idle Tweaks, then click the Config button. From there you can toggle each background behavior on or off.
Does Idle Tweaks work automatically or do I have to enable it?
It works out of the box once installed — no setup is required. The background FPS cap, render distance reduction, and sound muting all kick in automatically when the game window loses focus.
How does Idle Tweaks know when Minecraft is in the background?
It detects when the game window is no longer the active/focused window on your system. As soon as you alt-tab away or click another window, the tweaks activate, and they revert when you click back into Minecraft.
Why is my FPS still high when I alt-tab out of Minecraft?
Make sure the FPS limiting option is enabled in the config, and check that your operating system isn't forcing the game to stay focused. Some overlay tools and multi-monitor setups can interfere with focus detection.

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