Some employers have security policies that require mandatory password-protected screensavers after a minute or two of idle time. This can be extremely annoying since every time you take a phone call or jot down notes you have to login again. For a low-tech solution to this problem keep an analog alarm clock on hand.
Any time you need to take your hands off your keyboard and/or mouse, Reddit user acntech recommends placing your mouse on an analog alarm clock—the ticking will register as movement and keep the screensaver from engaging. This tip also works when watching longer videos on any computer.
How to use an analog alarm clock to disable forced corporate screensavers on your PC or laptop | Reddit
