Five years ago Ghacks released a blurb about a new program that was brand new for computers. Called Workrave, the small application provided notices to keep computer users from spending too many consecutive minutes staring at the computer screen, which can lead to Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) that can grow significant with repeated exposure. Since [...]

Categories: Linux, Software, Windows

When I’m working concentrated on a computer I tend to forget time and space. That’s good for the project I’m working on, but not so good for my body. I forget to take regular breaks and reap the rewards when I have finished what I was doing. Especially my eyes are often tired afterwards. A [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

Working with computers all day can put a serious strain on the eyes if the user does not take regular breaks to rest the eyes. Many computer users tend to forget to take those breaks. The eye strain, or aesthenopia, manifests itself in various symptoms like headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, fatigue or pain in [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

I reviewed Workrave a while ago which reminded PC users that it was time to take a break to assist in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury. Off 4 Fit is another application that reminds the PC user that he needs to take a break. The difference between both applications is that Off [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

All of my friends hate the flv format that Youtube and other social video sites such as dailymotion and break use to show video content on their websites. Most download managers, like the Firefox extension Video Downloader, offer the flv files as downloads which most multimedia players do not support at all. You could add a flv plugin to add flash video support to your media player but there is an easier solution to this.

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