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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Take Eye Stress Relief Breaks With Eyecare
Breaks are one of the most important aspects when working long hours in front of a computer screen. One problem that can arise is eye stress which comes from staring concentrated for to long at a computer monitor screen. Among the symptoms that computer users can experience are eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other symptoms [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Organize your PC Breaks with Off 4 Fit
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 [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Workrave
Most of us are geeks. We work many hours a day nonstop using computers and notebooks and seldomly take breaks in that time. Well, unless we stand up to get another coffee. So, most of us work in an unhealthy environment.