Keep Computer Awake (for a While)

Keep your computer running or screen on, and return to default state by a timer.

Keep Computer Awake (for a While)

This Chrome extension lets you override your system's energy-saving settings, allowing you to keep your computer or screen awake as needed. With a simple interface, you can quickly switch between three states:

  1. Keep Screen On: Ideal for presentations, ensuring your screen doesn't turn off.
  2. Keep System Running: Perfect for downloads or uploads, keeping the system active while allowing the screen to turn off.
  3. System Default State: Returns the computer to its original energy settings.

Additionally, the countdown timer feature lets you set a time to revert to default state or to close an active tab automatically, making it easier to manage your workflow or help you sleep better when watching videos or listening to podcasts. Enjoy enhanced productivity while maintaining control over your computer's performance!

Manifest V3
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.33
(9)
Version: 1.0.7 (Last updated: 2023-02-22)
Creation date: 2020-02-07
Permissions:
  • power
  • alarms
  • background
  • storage
Size: 14.30K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 2 days ago

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Keep Computer Awake (for a While) (v1.0.7)
7,866+ 4.20 (5)

User reviews

works for me on my Chromebox. Easy to use.
by James Brook, 2025-01-29

Works for my Windows 11 laptop but not for my Windows 10 laptop.
by Asaph Cheng Yao, 2023-12-23

Update: Feb 20,2024. It's not awaking from sleep. It's done this now several times. Had Keep Awake for many many years until I realized that my monitor sometimes wouldn't turn back on after it went to sleep or just off, I even changed my HDMI cable and it still did it, so I downloaded Keep Computer Awake and it works w/o any problems now.
by J J, 2023-02-22
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Keep Computer Awake (for a While) does not require any sensitive permissions.

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