KeepAwake

KeepAwake is advertised as a tool that helps the user to prevent a computer from locking or logging off when access to those settings is denied. This would usually apply in a situation where the computer you are working at is not under your administration, so editing such settings wouldn't be possible.

KeepAwake comes in a portable package, allowing its users to have it always at hand in the applicable scenario. More precisely, when handling someone else's PC, and considering the host's system configuration is not allowing you to do your job, you can pull the USB drive out of the pocket, deploy the app, and proceed to complete whatever task at hand without fearing any interruption.

On top of having a quick deployment time, KeepAwake will spare you the trouble of dealing with an interface. Once the program is launched, the effects are automatically applied, so you don't have to lift a finger in matters of execution or setup. Also, when active, the app becomes visible in the system tray area. To remove the effects of the app, simply right-click the yellow bulb icon and click exit.

If you are looking for a confirmation of the app's effects, there won't be any. Besides testing the app for yourself, the only information about its functionality can be found within the tooltip of the tray shortcut.

KeepAwake is not an application that users can engage with. This utility is more of a wedge against the system's lock or log-off parameters and comes in handy in scenarios where the user does not have access to tweaking such options. If you found yourself handling other people's machines, having such a tool at your disposal can make the difference between a bad and a smooth day.