Reminds you to take regular computer breaks to reduce RSI, muscle & eyestrain.
Whether you use a computer at work or at home, it is easy to lose track of time. General health & safety advice recommends that taking frequent breaks can reduce the chance of health problems such as eyestrain, Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), neck and back pain.
FREE edition for personal, non-commercial use.
FREE trial available for commercial use.
Configuration is simple, just choose your preferred break frequency period, such as having a 5 minute rest every 55 minutes of work. Healthy Hints will then identify keyboard and mouse activity looking for a period of work and rests that matches your settings. If the specified rest time is not detected, periodic reminders for taking your break will appear. These reminders will appear every 5 minutes, but offers the ability to suspended these notifications or restart your work period.
Features:
* Supports Windows 7, Vista, XP, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2003.
* Customize your recommended work and break durations.
* Receive a 5 star achievement rating for keeping to your settings.
* Add Planned Breaks for times of the day you are likely to take a break, such as lunch or home time.
* Option to suspend further break reminders.
* Access additional health and safety information about using computers, such as other environmental factors to consider including sitting posture and lighting.
* Commercial Branding allows you to customize the main screen with your organization's identity and health & safety information.
* Special Eco Mode option simplifies user-interface and reduces program system requirements; this can lead to quicker start-up times and reduced power usage.
* Group Policy configuration ability for commercial environments.
* Digitally signed product gives better Windows integration and gives you the peace of mind that the software is legitimate and has not been tampered with.