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A device that moves an unattended mouse to prevent the computer from locking up after a period of non-use. A mouse jiggler is also used by remote users to fake working if their employers monitor their ...

Remote workers who use 'mouse-mover' technology to fake their activity are getting caught more frequently. Designed to mimic mouse movements and keyboard strokes, these tools create the illusion that ...

The work-from-home revolution enabled many workers to break free from the shackles of the office. Some employers didn’t like the loss of perceived control though, and saddled workers with all kinds of ...

A chance for a bathroom break without questions from the boss. Cover for a 10-minute snack, or laying down to rest one’s back without their laptop going to sleep. Venessa Wong is a personal finance ...

As a self-described quiet quitter, this tech employee spends most of their day avoiding work. They’ve also started quiet vacationing, taking time off to travel without telling their employer. Earlier ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a BCG senior partner interested in shaping the future of working. Sep 07, 2022, 07:45am EDT Sep 07, 2022, 10:21am EDT This ...

Do you have an obsessive boss who monitors your mouse movement? You may need to get a mouse jiggler. Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.

WiebeTech on Wednesday introduced Mouse Jiggler, a USB device designed to keep a computer from entering sleep or screensaver mode. It costs $29.95. The Mouse Jiggler comes in two forms: the MJ-1, ...