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# Awake
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[Public overview - Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/awake)
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## Quick Links
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[All Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aopen%20label%3AProduct-Awake)<br>
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[Bugs](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aopen%20label%3AIssue-Bug%20%20label%3AProduct-Awake)<br>
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[Pull Requests](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen++label%3A%22Product-Awake%22+)
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## Overview
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Awake is a PowerToys utility designed to keep your computer awake without permanently modifying system power settings. It prevents the computer from sleeping and can keep the monitor on, providing a convenient alternative to changing system power configurations.
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## Key Features
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- Temporarily override system sleep settings
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- Keep monitor on (prevent display from turning off)
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- Set time intervals for keeping the system awake
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- One-time setup with no need to revert power settings afterward
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## Advantages Over System Power Settings
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- **Convenience**: Easy UI for quick toggling of sleep prevention
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- **Flexibility**: Support for different time intervals (indefinitely, for specific duration)
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- **Non-persistent**: Changes are temporary and don't require manual reversion
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- **Quick Access**: Available directly from the system tray
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## Architecture
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### Components
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- **System Tray UI**: Provides user interface for controlling Awake settings
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- **Backend Threads**: Manages the power state prevention functionality
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- **Command Line Interface**: Supports various commands for controlling Awake functionality programmatically
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## Technical Implementation
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Awake works by preventing system sleep through Windows power management APIs. The module runs as a background process that interfaces with the Windows power management system to keep the device awake according to user preferences.
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## User Experience
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Users can access Awake through the PowerToys system tray icon. From there, they can:
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1. Toggle Awake on/off
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2. Set a specific duration for keeping the system awake
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3. Choose whether to keep the display on or allow it to turn off
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4. Access additional configuration options
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## Command Line Support
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Awake includes command-line functionality for power users and automation scenarios, allowing programmatic control of the utility's features.
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