Watching a movie or following a recipe and tired of your Chromebook falling asleep mid-task? You can stop it from dimming or locking with one simple tool.
How to Use the Keep Awake Extension
- Install the Keep Awake extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Click its icon in the toolbar to cycle between modes: screen stays on, system stays awake, or normal power settings.
- Click it again any time to switch back to normal behavior.
How to Adjust Sleep Settings Permanently
- Open Settings.
- Go to Device, then Power.
- Choose what happens when idle, such as keeping the display on while charging.
Quick Tips
- The extension is great for one-off situations, like reading a long recipe or following along with a video tutorial.
- For everyday use, adjusting your Power settings means you don’t have to remember to toggle anything.
With either option, you can stop your Chromebook from sleeping right when you need it most.
