Use an Analog Alarm Clock to Disable Forced Screensavers [Clever Uses]

Some employers have security policies that require mandatory password-protected screensavers after a minute or two of idle time. This can be extremely annoying since every time you take a phone call or jot down notes you have to login again. For a low-tech solution to this problem keep an analog alarm clock on hand.

Any time you need to take your hands off your keyboard and/or mouse, Reddit user acntech recommends placing your mouse on an analog alarm clock—the ticking will register as movement and keep the screensaver from engaging. This tip also works when watching longer videos on any computer.

How to use an analog alarm clock to disable forced corporate screensavers on your PC or laptop | Reddit

Wave Alarm for iPhone Snoozes When You Wave Your Hand Over Your Screen [IPhone Downloads]

 iOS: Ideally, you wouldn't need to hit snooze and you'd jump right out of bed as soon as your alarm went off, but for those of us who need those extra five minutes, Wave Alarm is an alarm clock for iOS devices that looks great, wakes you on time, and most importantly lets you effectively "hit" the snooze button by sticking your arm out from the blankets and waving it over your iPhone's front-facing camera.

My bedside alarm clock is an old Logitech Pure-Fi Dream, which lets me wave my hand over the top to make the alarm stop so I can sleep for another 10 minutes. It's one of my favorite features, and now iPhone users who use their phone as an alarm clock can get the same feature with Wave Alarm. In addition to the snooze feature, you can always glance at the phone to see the current time, multiple alarm sounds and the ability to wake to the music on your phone, a weather display that shows you the current conditions before you even get out of bed. Best of all, Wave Alarm is free (and ad-supported) in the iTunes App Store. The full version will remove the ads, support the developer, and set you back $1.99 via in-app upgrade.

What's your favorite alarm clock app for the iPhone? We still think Nightstand Central is a great app, but Wave Alarm is a fun alternative. Share your alternatives in the comments below.

Wave Alarm - Motion Control Alarm Clock | iTunes App Store via Addictive Tips