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Keep-Awake

Your PC's personal coffee! Never sleep again!

4
Keep-Awake Modes
1.2MB
Tiny & Portable
100%
Free & Open
📥 Download v2.0.0 - Free

🧠 Smart Mode

The game-changer! Automatically detects when you're active and pauses itself. No more interference with your work. It's like having an AI assistant that knows when to step aside.

💡 Real-World Magic:

Reading docs? Stays active. Start typing? Pauses instantly. Move your mouse? Pauses. Stop working? Resumes. All automatic. Zero thinking required.

Smart Mode in Action

Why You'll Love It

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Timed Sessions

15/30/60/120 min presets or custom. Set it and forget it!

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Beautiful UI

Material design with live countdown. Modern & clean.

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Smart Notifications

Get alerted when your session ends. Never forget!

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4 Modes

F15/Mouse/Key - pick your style. All invisible!

See It In Action

Main Interface

Main Interface

All settings at your fingertips

Timed Mode

Live Countdown

Real-time timer display

Smart Mode

Smart Detection

Auto-pause indicator

Every Feature You Need

🎨 Material Design UI

Beautiful green and white interface with proper alignment, real-time status updates, and countdown timer. Clean, modern, and intuitive.

Why it matters: Professional appearance with instant visual feedback. See exactly what's happening at a glance with color-coded status indicators and live updates.

⏱️ Duration Control

Choose Infinite or Timed mode with quick presets (15/30/60/120 min) or custom duration. Real-time countdown display shows remaining time.

Example: Set a 30-minute timer for your lunch break, enable notifications, and get alerted when it's time to return - perfect for maintaining work-life balance!

🖱️ Multiple Modes

4 keep-awake methods: F15 Key (silent), Mouse Shake, Mouse Move, or Key Press. Choose what works best for your workflow.

Pro tip: F15 is completely invisible and safe for all applications. Mouse modes work great for presentations. Key Press is perfect when F15 isn't recognized.

🧠 Smart Mode

Automatically detects user activity and pauses keep-awake when you're using your PC. Shows real-time skip indicator in status panel.

How it helps: Never worry about interfering with your work. Smart Mode detects when you're typing, moving mouse, or actively using your PC and automatically pauses.

🔔 Notifications

Optional notification when timed session ends. Visual feedback on all settings changes. Stay informed without being intrusive.

Stay on track: Get desktop notifications when your session ends. No more forgetting you left it running or wondering when your break is over.

📦 Truly Portable

Single standalone .exe file with embedded coffee cup icon. No installation, no dependencies, no extra files! Just download and run.

USB friendly: Carry it on a USB drive, run it from network shares, use it on locked-down work PCs. Works everywhere without admin rights.

🎯 Dynamic Controls

Shake/Move size only shows for mouse modes. Smart UI adapts to your selections. Frequency adjustable from 1-3600 seconds.

Adaptive UI: Controls appear and hide based on your mode selection. No clutter, just the options you need for your chosen keep-awake method.

💾 Tray Integration

Runs in system tray with coffee cup icon. Right-click for quick access. Live tooltip shows uptime and statistics.

Always accessible: Minimize to tray and it stays running silently. Hover over the icon to see how long it's been active without opening the window.

📊 Live Statistics

Real-time uptime display, mode indicator, frequency, and remaining time. Always know what's happening at a glance.

Full transparency: See exactly how long it's been running, what mode is active, and when it will stop (if timed). No guessing, just facts.

Get Started in 10 Seconds

1

Download

One-click download, 1.2MB file

2

Launch

Double-click, no install needed

3

Enjoy

Click Start and relax!

💻 Usage Examples

GUI Mode (Default):

keep-awake.exe

CLI with custom settings:

keep-awake.exe --interval 30 --shake-size 5

Silent mode:

keep-awake.exe --quiet

🎯 Perfect For

📊 Presentations & Demos

Set timed mode with auto-stop after your presentation. Smart Mode pauses when you interact with slides.

Real scenario: 45-minute demo? Set it to 1 hour with notifications. Smart Mode won't interfere with your mouse clicks, and you'll be alerted when time's up.

💬 Remote Work & Meetings

Stay "Active" on Teams/Slack while reading. Smart Mode automatically pauses when you type or move your mouse!

Common use: Reading long docs or taking notes? Enable Smart Mode with F15 - you'll stay active while reading, but it won't interfere when you type.

📥 Downloads & Uploads

Set custom duration for large file transfers. Get notified when your session ends.

Example: Uploading a 50GB backup overnight? Set it to 8 hours with notifications. Wake up to a notification that it's done, not a sleeping PC!

☕ Coffee & Lunch Breaks

Set a 15-30 minute timer, enable notifications, and get alerted when it's time to come back!

Work-life balance: Take proper breaks without worrying about your PC sleeping or status changing. Get notified exactly when break time is over.

🎥 Streaming & Recording

Use F15 mode for silent, non-intrusive keep-awake during broadcasts without interrupting your workflow.

Streamer's choice: F15 won't show in screen recordings, won't trigger shortcuts, and won't move your cursor. Perfect for 3+ hour streams.

🧪 Automated Testing

Perfect for long-running automated tests. Choose infinite mode and run in background without distraction.

Dev workflow: Running Selenium tests for 2 hours? Set infinite mode, minimize to tray, and let it prevent sleep while your tests complete.

🎨 Rendering & Compilation

Keep PC awake during long renders, builds, or video exports with custom duration settings.

Creative workflow: 3D render taking 4 hours? Set a custom 5-hour duration with notifications. Come back to a finished render, not a sleeping PC.

📚 Reading & Research

Stay active while reading documentation, articles, or e-books. Smart Mode detects when you scroll or interact.

Study sessions: Reading technical docs? Smart Mode keeps you active while you read, pauses when you take notes, and resumes when you stop typing.

🎮 Game Downloads

Prevent sleep during large game downloads on Steam, Epic, or other platforms with timed mode.

Gamer scenario: Downloading a 100GB game? Set it to 3 hours, enable Smart Mode so it won't interfere if you play another game, get notified when ready.

🔄 System Updates

Keep PC awake during Windows updates, driver installations, or system maintenance tasks.

IT scenario: Installing updates that require staying awake? Set timed mode for expected duration plus buffer. Never worry about updates failing due to sleep.

💼 Client Calls & Webinars

Set exact duration for scheduled calls or webinars. Smart Mode won't interfere with your camera or screen sharing.

Professional use: 1-hour webinar? Set 75 minutes with F15 mode. Stay active, won't interfere with Zoom/Teams, and auto-stops after the call.

🎓 Online Training

Watch training videos or attend online courses without PC sleeping. Perfect for long certification courses.

Learning mode: 3-hour course? Set custom 3.5 hours, use Smart Mode to pause when you take quiz breaks, get notified when course time is complete.

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