SleepBlock

Windows already provides you with several ways to manage your PC's sleep settings, so you may be wondering why you need a third-party program to complicate things even more.

Well, SleepBlock can prove quite helpful, as it enables you to prevent your computer from going into standby mode with just a couple of clicks, without having to modify the system's power and sleep settings. It can come in handy when you just want to keep your PC awake for a certain task.

Yes, that's all the program does. While it's running, your PC will remain awake even if it's configured to go into standby mode after a period of inactivity. The advantage is that you don't have to modify your system's power settings if you just need to keep it awake for a short while.

Of course, many other applications that perform this function also come with additional features, but they aren't all free, and users may see this program's simplicity as an upside.

If you're worried about the application being difficult to use, you shouldn't be. The main window simply shows you whether or not the program is active, and there is really no reason to even open it unless you want to make a donation to the developer.

You can manage SleepBlock entirely from the system tray, where it is minimized automatically when launched. Just right-click the tray icon and activate or deactivate the sleep blocker from the context menu.

SleepBlock doesn't come with any cool features and other bells and whistles, but you probably wouldn't need those anyway. The app was designed with simplicity in mind above all else, and it's a great choice for users who just want to keep their PCs awake and avoid other complications.