FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the platform

What is Unburn?

Unburn is a privacy-first desktop assistant that simulates realistic computer activity when you step away. It helps remote workers avoid micromanagement, reclaim their autonomy, and breathe without fear of looking "idle" or being penalized.

Is this a cheating tool?

No. Unburn isn't designed to deceive or fake your performance. It's made for people who already deliver — fast and effectively — but need protection from invasive surveillance, unrealistic presence expectations and micromanagement.

Who is Unburn for?

  • Remote workers required to use trackers that provide false productivity metrics based on keystrokes, mouse movements, etc.
  • Professionals juggling multiple gigs who need presence automation.
  • High-performing employees who don't want to be micromanaged for taking breaks.
  • Anyone who wants to maintain believable activity without being visible 24/7.

How does Unburn simulate activity?

Unburn simulates human-like presence using randomized mouse movement, keystrokes, scrolling, app/window switching, and more — all tuned using behavioral modeling and entropy. It's not predictable or robotic, and it avoids triggering modern tracking ML heuristics.

What is Smart Pause?

Smart Pause automatically stops Unburn the moment it detects you're back. Move your mouse, touch your keyboard — and it hands control back to you instantly. When you step away, it resumes. Seamless, safe, and completely hands-free.

Can I control how much activity is simulated?

Yes. You can control it through:

  • Basic Mode: Steady low, medium, or high simulation.
  • Random Mode: Rotates levels at random intervals for realism.
  • Weighted Mode: Assign percentages to activity levels (e.g., 70% low, 20% med, 10% high).
  • Fine-Tuning: Customize what "low/med/high" actually means — keystroke rate, scrolls/minute, etc.

Can my company detect Unburn?

We’ve built Unburn to be stealthy. It avoids persistent background services, doesn't run on boot unless configured, and mimics native behavior. While no tool is 100% undetectable, Unburn has a minimal exposure and avoids system-level red flags.

Does Unburn work with the time tracker I use?

Yes. Unburn's activity simulation is designed to align with behavioral expectations from common time tracking software. Our Fine-Tuning settings help you stay within detection-safe thresholds — no spikes, no obvious patterns. However we advise you not to use it with a time tracker that uses a custom driver. If you are unsure if your time tracker is compatible, please reach out to us.

Can I use Unburn on multiple devices?

Yes — with the Overhired plan. You can sync Unburn settings and simulate activity across two or more devices.

Does Unburn run in the cloud or locally?

Unburn runs 100% locally. Nothing is sent to our servers. No logs, screenshots, or tracking. Your device, your data.

Will it affect performance or slow my machine?

Not at all. Unburn is optimized to run lightweight simulations with minimal CPU/memory usage.

What’s the difference between Relief, Escape, and Overhired?

  • Relief - Basic simulation, Smart Pause, screen-aware ClickSense
  • Escape - Full automation: tab switching, activity modes, cloaking, deep shielding
  • Overhired - Humanoid™, camera shield, AI replies, multi-device, advanced presence protection

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel your subscription anytime with no penalty or lock-in.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

What operating systems are supported?

Unburn supports Windows (x64). macOS and Linux support are in development.

Do I need admin rights to use Unburn?

Unburn itself does not require admin rights to run. However in order to use DeepShield™ full functionality, you will need to run Unburn with admin rights. This is because DeepShield™ requires access to system-level processes to effectively shield your activity from detection.

Can antivirus or security software flag it?

Unburn doesn’t behave like malware, but some security tools may flag new executables. We offer signed builds and runtime renaming options for peace of mind.

I've been fired for using X tool. How is Unburn different?

Unburn is not a repetitive input tool. It simulates **realistic, varied activity** based on entropy, human behavior models, and fine-tuned schedules. It also respects user input (Smart Pause), never overlaps, and never overacts. It’s a **stealth automation framework** — not a gimmick.

Is this legal?

It is legal to run desktop software that simulates input. However, using it to deceive your employer *may* violate employment terms. We recommend reading your contract and using Unburn responsibly.

Is it ethical?

If you're doing your work, meeting deadlines, and delivering results — yes. Unburn simply gives you breathing room in a world built around digital chains. It’s about defending your boundaries, not dodging your job.

What does the `.wtf` in unburn.wtf mean?

It’s our way of saying: “This whole surveillance culture, false proxies for measuring productivity and remote micromanagemnt abuse. It’s WTF. Unburn.wtf is bold, unapologetic, and built for real humans.

If you have any questions, please contact us