What jigglers do
A hardware or software jiggler moves the pointer or simulates input so the operating system never sees you as idle.
Where they fall short
- The computer has to stay on, awake and connected.
- They can drain the battery or trigger device-monitoring policies at work.
- They keep the whole computer busy even when you only care about your Slack status.
Alternatives
- Keep-awake apps prevent sleep without simulating input.
- A manual status is honest but easy to forget.
- A cloud schedule such as Stayslit holds your Slack presence while your laptop is off.
Think about the rules
Whatever you choose, follow your company’s policy.