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The requestactive tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about preventing screen locks and display power-down in Windows 10 UWP apps. Topics include managing idle time detection for passive experiences like video players, music players, and navigation apps, where user engagement does not involve direct screen interaction. The tag focuses on using the Windows Runtime API to request that the system not enter idle or lock-screen states, ensuring continuous display operation during app usage. This is relevant for developers building UWP applications that require sustained screen activity without user input.
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How to prevent screen locks in your UWP apps
After a certain amount of idle time, Windows 10 devices may dim the display, activate the lock screen, or power down the display in order to conserve power. The amount of idle time required before this occurs depends on a device’s user settings. Unfortunately, this can turn out to be an...- News
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