How to Keep Your Work Laptop Awake: Tips and Tools

Learn how to keep your work laptop awake using power settings and helpful tools like Caffeine and Amphetamine.

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Adjust Power Settings: Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Select “Change plan settings” next to your selected power plan, then set “Turn off the display” and “Put the computer to sleep” to “Never”. Use Third-Party Tools: Applications like Caffeine or Amphetamine can keep your laptop awake based on specific criteria or schedules.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my laptop go to sleep? Laptops typically go to sleep to save power and extend battery life, but this can be adjusted in the power settings.
  2. What are third-party tools for keeping my laptop awake? Applications like Caffeine and Amphetamine can prevent your laptop from sleeping based on specific triggers or schedules.
  3. How do I adjust my laptop's sleep settings? Adjust sleep settings through Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options, then modify the sleep settings for your selected power plan.

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