MacBreakZ

Version: 4 || Release Date: 2006-10-20 || License: Shareware (30) Developer: Public Space

MacBreakZ is a sophisticated Personal Ergonomic Assistant designed to promote healthy and productive computer use.

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scyldinga, 2008-03-28

Switched from AntiRSI a couple of week ago.

I find the visual activity as a very helpful reminder to slow-down, relax and fix posture.

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macgenie, 2007-05-27 (score: 1)

This is a very smart program. I've tried similar programs, but ended up skipping the breaks or quitting because I found them too jarring to my workflow. MacBreakz does not force you to stop working for a break (unless you set that as a preference). It knows when you are working and it watches your keyboard and mousing activities. It suggests micro-breaks (mine are set to 5 seconds) if your activity reaches a dangerous level. And the regular stretching breaks are customizable (I do one every 30 minutes, for 3.5 minutes). The program detects "informal breaks" and restarts the interval countdown. Very smart!