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 [...]
- Author: Melanie Gross
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Updates Make Workrave a Crucial Element of Workplace Safety for Computer Users
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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TimeClue, Visual Break Reminder Software
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 [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Eye Guardian Reminds You To Take Regular Breaks To Prevent Eye Strain
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 [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Prevent Eye Strain With Computer Breaks
If you work eight or more hours per day starring at a computer screen you will notice sooner or later that your eyes will get tired from starring at the computer screen. Eye Strain occurs when the eyes get tired from intense use. It is usually nothing serious and will go away after rest. That’s [...]