A little program called Health Break Reminder urges you to take breaks after spending long hours on your computer. While not physically pleasing, it is available in Russian. Sometimes you don’t realize how long you’ve been sitting at a monitor. Time flies, your eyes fatigue, your back stiffens, and you keep working. This software handles the problem in a very straightforward manner.
After starting, you specify a work period, say an hour, and when that time is up, a notice appears telling you to take a break. The program monitors mouse and keyboard activity, so if you leave the computer to use the restroom or grab a bite to eat, the timer will automatically reset after the specified length of time. Return to work, and the countdown begins anew.
The interface is simple, although there isn’t one, and it’s localized. The application runs in the background and consumes virtually minimal resources. The notifications can be annoying if you’re working on a critical project and don’t want to be distracted, but this is more of a benefit than a disadvantage.
The website’s news section has direct links to download the latest version with an activation key. The software is free of ads and useless features. It is appropriate for programmers and designers who frequently work at a PC.
I tried it for about 20 minutes. The notifications are subtle, and I enjoyed everything about them. According to the author, Health Break Reminder will help you stay healthy over long hours of work.
