Screen Saver Killer 4+
Rock Hound, Ltd.
Designed for iPad
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- $1.99
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Description
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR WORKSTATION!!!
Screen Saver Killer is an app whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to your computer. Useful for avoiding screen-savers/lock screens that are triggered by inactivity. This means you can stop entering your password 57 times per day!
DO NOT CONNECT your iPhone to your workstation. Just place your mouse over the app screen on your phone. The proprietary/patented imaging technology fools the mouse into thinking it is moving - deactivating the screen saver/lock screen. (You may need to experiment with the angle of the mouse.)
If you're giving a presentation, or just watching a movie, and you don't want your lock screen constantly popping up, the Screen Saver Killer is the perfect app.
Uses:
* Great for remote workers and telecommuters.
* Keep your chat software green during long lunches.
* Stop a screensaver/lock screen when you step away from your desk.
* Stop a screensaver/lock screen when attending a meeting.
* Great for presentations.
* Great for on-line training.
* Stop a screensaver/lock screen when watching a video.
* Keep your VPN up when inactive at your workstation.
* Keep workstation from going to sleep on long operations.
* Stop a screensaver/lock screen when your attention is on another console.
* Stop a screensaver/lock screen from activating during an installation or long operations.
Features:
* Optional deactivation timer - keep your screen up however long YOU want.
* Unlike USB devices, this app is not detectable by system admins.
* Includes settings page to customize the app for your mouse.
* Compatible with iOS7, so you can use that old iPhone or iPod.
you must disable auto-lock when using this app.
Patent Pending
What’s New
Version 1.4
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Added accelerometer support.
Ratings and Reviews
Awful. Do not download
I should have believed the other reviews. I wanted it to work so badly. I saw the creator say on other comments that it works best on an old school plug in mouse with a red LED which I have. So, I was hopeful. I tried several times with adjusting my brightness settings and everything. It didn’t work. Don’t download this app.
Updated after response from developer: it didn’t work. Still junk.
Developer Response ,
I have read in reviews that adjusting the orientation of the mouse or it's elevation (with a piece of plastic) worked. If it works for you, please update your reviews.
Does work! At least for me
I am working from home with a Chromebook and a Citrix connection. Our timeout is pretty short, meaning I have to re-login everytime I go to the restroom or grab a soda from the kitchen. So, I downloaded this app, despite the bad reviews.
The developer has been telling everyone to look for older, wired optical mice so I dug out an old HP USB mouse. As long as it is squarely flat on the screen while the app is running, it works! It slowly jiggles the mouse up and down the length of the screen.
So we’ll worth my 2 dollars! Thanks!
Developer Response ,
I am so glad you are finding the app useful. I wrote it because I lived the same situation for years. For my personal use, I run 2 mice. One sits on an old 5C at all times with the app running. I adjust the app to minimize but not eliminate, mouse movement. Then use my other mouse for actual work. Please spread the word and thank you for your review.
Completely changed the game for me!
I am not sure how this app got any kind of bad reviews. It works perfectly for me! The key is, you have to use one of those old school WIRED mouses. Do not use a new wireless mouse! I love this app because it’s not something that you plug into your computer that can be detected by your employer. This app has gotten me through SO many work days at home where i need to “look” busy. I have shared this app with many people who love it as well. Thank you! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
App Privacy
The developer, Rock Hound, Ltd., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ravensquest Inc
- Size
- 31 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 7.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Rock Hound, Ltd.
- Price
- $1.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.