Does Skype status cause anyone else anxiety? Does anyone else fret about being away from their computer for too long when not on site with the team?

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Turn on PowerPoint and keep it in presentation mode. Skype status will stay active

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Mouse jiggler, baby

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Go to options/preferences. Show me as inactive after X minutes. Set X to 900 😀

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Also, I use a WYSE and that darned thing gets locked every 10 mins or so of inacvitiy which likely causes IM to be away... Haven't been able to figure out how to change the screen lock time.

Yes. I get terrified if I even step away to grab lunch.

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Ha, that too!!

I’ve permanently set mine to appear offline. People who need me know I’m really there; keeps everyone else away

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I do this too

are you talking about the layoffs?

No?

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Glass surface or lean it against the computer screen so the flicker continually moves the mouse
You’re welcome

It’ll keep you green, but if someone pings you while you’re away then the result is the same. Just go do what you have to do & use your cell to monitor email and Skype. There’s a Skype app that lets you send & receive IM. Use it.

I feel that all the time!!

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