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Key Details of Insomnia

  • Keeping your computer awake when needed
  • Last updated on
  • There have been 9 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)


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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Tired of your computer falling asleep in the middle of a long download or while you're enjoying a movie? Insomnia is a lightweight utility that offers a simple solution to a common problem. It's designed to temporarily prevent your computer from going to sleep, giving you complete control over your power settings.

Insomnia directly addresses the frustration of having to constantly adjust power settings. It's a small but powerful tool that provides a much more convenient way to manage sleep mode when your computer is busy with tasks that don't involve keyboard or mouse input.

How it works and why it's useful

Insomnia works by using a specific function that tells the operating system to stay awake. It's a clean and efficient approach, avoiding any complicated workarounds or system modifications. Essentially, it acts as a temporary do-not-disturb signal for your computer's sleep function.  This direct interaction with the system's power management ensures that the computer remains active without interfering with other processes.

The beauty of this tool lies in its simplicity. You run it when you need to keep your computer awake, and you close it when you're done. There are no complex settings to configure or confusing options to navigate. It's a straightforward solution that does exactly what it promises.  This makes it incredibly user-friendly, even for those who aren't tech-savvy.

While the program is incredibly simple to use, its simplicity might also be a drawback for some users. There are no advanced features, such as scheduling or the ability to keep the computer awake only for specific applications. Also, it relies on the user to remember to run the program when needed and close it afterward. Forgetting to close it could result in unnecessary power consumption.

  • Pros

    • Extremely easy to use
    • Small and lightweight
    • Effectively prevents sleep mode
    • Free and readily available
  • Cons

    • No scheduling or application-specific wake prevention

Bottom Line

A convenient solution for temporary wakefulness

For users who frequently encounter situations where they need to prevent their computer from sleeping, Insomnia offers a convenient and effective solution. It eliminates the need to manually adjust power settings, providing a much simpler way to manage sleep mode. While it lacks advanced features, its simplicity and ease of use make it a valuable tool for anyone who needs to keep their computer awake temporarily.

What’s new in version 2011-03-19

  • Bug fixes


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2011-03-19
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 8
  • Windows ME
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 95
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows 2000
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
23
Downloads Last Week
3

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