Windows
Stayaway on Windows 10 and 11: installing it, why SmartScreen warns about unsigned apps, and how the app fits alongside Windows power and lock settings.
By the Stayaway team6 min read
IdleBuster review (2026): features, pricing, caveats
An honest IdleBuster review from a competitor: features, pricing, platforms, what using it is like, its reviews, and where it beats Stayaway. Sourced and dated.
By the Stayaway team5 min read
LazyWork review (2026): pricing, features and caveats
An honest LazyWork review from a competitor: plans and prices, features by tier, the download, platforms, and where it beats Stayaway. Sourced and dated.
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 team4 min read
PowerToys Awake vs Caffeine vs a mouse jiggler
PowerToys Awake keeps a PC awake but presses no keys, Caffeine taps a key every 59 seconds, and a jiggler moves the mouse. What each does for Teams and Slack.
By the Stayaway team3 min read
Why Windows warns you before installing Stayaway
Stayaway's installer is not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen shows a warning. What it means, why we have not bought a certificate, and how to check the file.