Surface Pro goes to sleep during video playback

[jezzbennett]

Hi,

I downloaded the VLC app from the Windows Store for my Surface Pro running Windows 10. It is by far the best touchscreen video playback app I have come across however, I have one issue - the machine goes to sleep during video playback.

It seems the desktop app has a setting (Disable Screensaver), but I cannot find a similar option in the touch-friendly version.

I do not want to change my power settings - is there an option/ setting I can change to make sure the sleep action doesn't occur when I am watching a movie?

Additionally, is there functionality where VLC will remember my position in a video should I have to stop playback?

Thanks a million,

Jezz