Mouse jiggler
A mouse jiggler is a software used to simulate the movement of a computer mouse.[1][2] It can also be a mechanical device moving the physical computer mouse. In all cases, it prevents sleep mode, standby mode or the screensaver from activating. Mouse jigglers are also known as mouse movers.[3]
Software driven mouse movers install a program on the user's machine that also moves the mouse cursor across the screen.[4]
The demand for mouse jigglers is being driven by employers or line managers indirectly monitoring their employees who are remote workers.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Broida, Rick. "How to keep your computer awake without touching the mouse". CNET. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Gadget keeps Computer Screen awake". Detroit Free Press Newspaper. 22 May 2007. p. 2.
- ^ Broida, Rick; hassles, PCWorld | About | Smart fixes for your PC (2010-08-23). "Keep Your Computer 'Awake' with Mouse Jiggler". PCWorld. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Get Move Mouse". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Christian, Alex (August 10, 2020). "Bosses started spying on remote workers. Now they're fighting back". Wired. ISSN 1357-0978.