How it works
How Stayaway keeps a computer active: natural mouse paths, keyboard and scroll activity, Auto Detect and Smart Resume, explained without the marketing.
By the Stayaway team3 min read
How big is a mouse jiggler? Installer sizes measured
Stayaway's Windows installer is 4.0 MB, LazyWork's 69.9 MB and IdleBuster's 105.8 MB. The exact bytes, where each was measured, and why they differ.
By the Stayaway team3 min read
Can mouse jigglers be detected? What trackers see
A mouse jiggler keeps your computer active, but it does not hide your work. What time trackers, IT tools and screenshots can and cannot see, honestly.
By the Stayaway team2 min read
Choosing an Activity Level
Activity Levels set how busy Stayaway is once a run starts, from Ultra Low to Ultra High. What each level changes, the exact numbers, and how to pick one.
By the Stayaway team3 min read
What an activity simulator is, and what it isn't
An activity simulator makes mouse, keyboard and scroll input on your own computer so it does not go idle. How Stayaway does it, and what it will not promise.