Many of us spend a significant amount of time daily in front of our computers, and optimizing their performance becomes a priority. Microsoft offers a range of features within Windows to help with this, which we will explore below.
Especially in shared work environments like offices, it’s crucial to protect your Windows computer when you’re not using it. Instead of shutting it down completely, you can opt to hibernate or suspend it to prevent unauthorized access. However, scheduled automatic suspension can sometimes become an inconvenience.
The key point is that there are situations where we don’t want our computer to suspend or enter sleep mode. For instance, when downloading large files or to avoid repeatedly entering Windows credentials after stepping away from the computer. In this article, we’ll discuss methods to address these issues effectively.
In essence, we aim to keep our Windows-based computer awake and prevent it from entering sleep mode autonomously. We’ll describe several straightforward methods to achieve this goal.
Method 1: Using Windows Settings
- Open the Settings application by pressing Win + I.
- Navigate to the “System” section.
- Click on “Energy and battery” and expand the “Screen and sleep” section.
- Under “On battery power, put my device to sleep later,” select “Never.”
Method 2: Creating a Custom Energy Plan
- Type “Choose a power plan” in the search box on the taskbar.
- Select the current power plan and click on “Change plan settings.”
- In “Change advanced settings,” locate the “Suspend” entry.
- Under “Suspend after,” choose “Never.”
Method 3: Using PowerToys
Microsoft offers a set of free tools called PowerToys, which can be downloaded from here. One of these tools is specifically designed to prevent Windows from suspending.
- Download and install PowerToys.
- Activate the “Awake” function within PowerToys to prevent Windows from entering sleep mode.
By following these methods, you can ensure that your Windows computer remains active when needed, providing uninterrupted usage.