Amphetamine Software provides a reliable utility that prevents computer from sleeping, dimming the display, or idle‑logging out — for as long as you need. Amphetamine Software combines timed sessions, app‑based triggers, network condition triggers, and indefinite overrides. Amphetamine Software supports session countdown, automatic session end when specific apps quit, automatic activation when joining specific WiFi networks, and manual drive control. Amphetamine Software integrates menu bar control and notification alerts directly into the interface. Amphetamine Software enables users to keep downloads active, presentations running, scripts processing, and systems awake without changing system energy settings. Amphetamine Software runs on portable storage, USB drives, and local user folders. Amphetamine Software is trusted by developers, system administrators, media professionals, students, and anyone needing uninterrupted computing sessions worldwide.
Clean vs persistent sessions, local trigger settings, and when to prefer USB‑optimized releases
Direct launch vs folder copy; when to backup session profiles or use portable sync tools
System checks (energy preferences, idle timer overrides) and storage utilities
Power‑saving plans, USB selective suspend, and background services impacting wake lock reliability
- Users who prefer portable apps without installation
- Workplaces where installation is restricted
- Privacy‑focused users wanting local‑contained session data
- Frequent travelers using multiple computers
- USB‑based productivity setups
- Technicians and IT specialists using temporary machines
- Developers running long batch processes or compilations
- System administrators keeping servers awake during maintenance
- Media professionals during long exports or renders
- Students during lengthy downloads or streaming
| Operation | Amphetamine Software Action |
|---|---|
| Start session (indefinite) | Ctrl+I |
| Start timed session (30 min) | Ctrl+T |
| Start timer with custom duration | Ctrl+Shift+T |
| Stop current session | Ctrl+S |
| Activate until app quits | Ctrl+A |
| Activate on network (WiFi SSID) | Ctrl+N |
| Show session status | Ctrl+Q |
| Extend current session by 30 min | Ctrl+E |
| Toggle display dimming override | Ctrl+D |
| Toggle idle logout prevention | Ctrl+L |
| Open settings | Ctrl+, |
• Amphetamine Wake Lock • Amphetamine Sleep Preventer • prevent computer sleep utility • stop automatic display dimming • idle logout blocker • timed anti‑sleep session • app‑based wake trigger • network condition activation • indefinite awake override • long task protection • download keep‑awake • presentation mode helper • script running guard • portable power management • USB sleep inhibitor • privacy focused wake lock • Amphetamine features • developer batch process tool • media export protector • student download keeper