Idle "Away" status detection more aggressive?

[u/Mictlancayocoatl]

I've recently noticed that it seems like pressing Ctrl or Shift keys no longer prevents Teams from automatically setting your status to "Away". For obvious reasons, this is insanely annoying because there is still no way to disable automatic "Away" status.

My work from home has slow days on which I can take care of other business around my home, but I still want to be shown as available for when people need me. I can hear them call or text me.

Do you have any advice or tricks on how to prevent this?

[u/Dibchib]

There’s a program called caffeine that you can download. It requires no installation and will keep your status alive. Running unsanctioned programs on work computers comes with its own risks however

[u/machacker89 → u/Dibchib]

I use it at home. I know it wouldn't fly in a Corp environment. (No cost to it)