A free open source software that monitors mouse and keyboard activity to keep your computer active, preventing it from going into sleep mode while you are using it.
PC Sleep is a free and open source software application designed to prevent a Windows computer from automatically going into sleep or hibernate mode while it is being actively used. It runs in the background and monitors mouse and keyboard input to determine if the PC is still in use.
If no mouse or keyboard activity is detected for a specified period of time, PC Sleep will allow the computer to enter power-saving sleep mode as normal. However, if mouse movements or key presses are detected, it will send signals to the system to prevent initiation of sleep mode.
This prevents the frustration of having your computer unexpectedly go black during the middle of an activity. It's handy for situations like watching a movie or giving a presentation when you don't want the power settings to kick in and put your PC to sleep.
As an open source program, PC Sleep is completely free to download and use. It's also customizable, allowing you to configure settings like the idle detection interval before sleep is allowed. It works well in tandem with your existing Windows power options.
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