Funny Office Hack: How Not to Be Away from Your Computer While Working from Home

Chloe Whisperwillow

Updated Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In the age of remote work, staying active online can sometimes be an amusing challenge. A recent video titled "How not to be away from your computer on home office" has sparked a wave of funny and creative comments on Reddit. The video humorously addresses ways to keep your computer active even when you need to step away.

The transcript of the video features a catchy line: "I ain't never ever said baby, ain't do no wrong, I just treat her good for ya." This line, although seemingly unrelated, sets a light-hearted tone for the video, making viewers chuckle.

Reddit users didn't hold back in sharing their inventive solutions. One user suggested, "Just put the mouse in your pants and just twerk around your house," while another advised, "Don't let Wells Fargo getchya." These comments reflect the humorous spirit of the community.

For those looking for practical solutions, there were several recommendations. "Just get a $10 mouse jiggler from Amazon," one comment read. Another user recommended using an oscillating fan and a ruler, stating, "You don't have to go find it after." Others proposed more tech-savvy solutions like, "Handy hint - if you have a laptop, navigate to YouTube, search 'mouse jiggler', lay laptop flat, place mouse on screen."

Several comments also mentioned software solutions. "Caffeine .exe is my go-to ;)," one user shared. Another suggested, "Pyautogui got you covered," while many echoed the simplicity of "Just install the caffeine app."

For those with a flair for creativity, one user offered, "Just put the mouse on a treadmill," and another added, "Attach mouse to the ceiling fan, just make sure it's on low speed."

However, the thread didn't lack critical voices. One user pointed out, "Or just do your damn job, for every lazy person, there's 2 people who want to do your job efficiently. I get this is a joke, but American work culture is beyond pathetic." Another simply stated, "Not funny."

The video also sparked some annoyance with the soundtrack, with one user commenting, "I'm so sick of this damn song on every video, here, YouTube shorts, Instagram…"

For those inclined to delve into coding, a user provided a detailed script using AutoHotkey software:

```

CoordMode, Mouse, Screen

MouseGetPos, CurrentX, CurrentY

Loop {

Sleep, 60000

LastX := CurrentX

LastY := CurrentY

MouseGetPos, CurrentX, CurrentY

If (CurrentX = LastX and CurrentY = LastY) {

MouseMove, 1, 1, , R

Sleep, 100

MouseMove, -1, -1, , R

}

}

```

This video and its comments highlight the blend of humor and resourcefulness that characterizes online communities. Whether opting for a simple mechanical solution or a more complex software approach, users have shown that there's no shortage of creativity when it comes to staying 'active' while working from home.

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Top Comments from Reddit

punkalunka

Just put the mouse in your pants and just twerk around your house.

_byetony_

Dont let Wells Fargo getchya

wigzell78

Oscillating fan and a ruler. You dont have to go find it after.

yousmellandidont

Handy hint - if you have a laptop, navigate to YouTube, search "mouse jiggler", lay laptop flat, place mouse on screen...

Wicked-Skengman

Just get a $10 mouse jiggler from Amazon

GodzillaUK

String is way too long to make this useful.

Cutterdajar

Caffeine .exe is my go to ;)

anonduplo

Just put your mouse on top of your watch

NanashiKaizenSenpai

We are on reddit, being online 24/7 is not a problem

Elin_Woods_9iron

Pyautogui got you covered.

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