I work in a company where I need to clock 8 hours of activity time on my laptop, but often I don't have enough work to fill that time. My incentives get docked if I don't reach 8 hours, and they track activity by detecting keystrokes every 20 seconds. The catch is, I can't install any software on my work laptop. Does anyone have any creative solutions to help me automate keyboard presses? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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You could try placing a small heavy object on a key, like a paperweight, but honestly, it's not a great solution. Some people suggest getting a cat since they love walking on keyboards! But seriously, this 20-second rule is pretty ridiculous. What if you’re on a call? It feels more like a trap than a work policy!
Right? Plus, it doesn't account for times when you're in meetings. It's a frustrating setup.
Honestly, you might find some manual clickers on Amazon, but I've never used them, so I can't vouch for how effective they are. Just search for 'manual keyboard clicker' and see what comes up!
Definitely a risky move, especially after hearing stories of people getting sacked for using weird tools. Better check the rules first!
I hear you! That method doesn't really work if you're looking for consistent activity. We really shouldn't have to spam keys every few seconds.