Windows gives you power settings, but on a work laptop those settings are often locked down by IT policy, quietly re-sleeping your machine no matter what you choose. That's why a lightweight jiggler is the more reliable route.
The problem with power settings
Even when you set sleep to Never, group policy, screen-lock timers, and presence-sensing features can still lock or idle your PC. And none of that addresses status apps, which watch for input, not power.
A single-file, no-install jiggler
Virtual Mouse Jiggler for Windows is a single .exe, no installer and no admin rights needed. It runs quietly in your system tray and makes tiny, human-like cursor movements at a randomised interval, keeping your PC active for long downloads, renders, and installs.
How to use it
Download the .exe, run it, and toggle it on from the tray. Pick a cadence and step away. It updates itself silently, so you're always on the latest build, and your single subscription also covers Mac and Chrome.