Workrave is a free program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Something possibly very important for all us (computer maniacs) OSNews readers. The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit. Refer to the feature comparison for a complete list of features, and how the program performs with respect to other programs on the market. Currently, the program runs on GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows [and it has a very cute logo :].
Fight RSI with the Help of WorkRave
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Workrave is a very handy little app.
I broke my back in a work accident several years ago – whilst I still retain the ability to walk, I constantly experience pain ranging from manageable to incapacitatingly agonising. As such, I regularly visit a local physio-the-rapist (who also does accupuncture.)
One of the things he berates me for, is how long I sit at the computer. Of course, being in IT (now – I don’t do physical labour anymore) I spend a minimum of 14 hours in front of a computer, usually closer to 20. (It *is* my hobby too, after all!)
I started using Workrave and even showed it to him. He’s since stopped torturing me as much during my visits.
(You know, come to think of it, I don’t think that slapping me with the ultrasound probe actually does any good. Wouldn’t that disrupt the whole process?)
Aha cool i’ll try it. Now using workpace (sponsored) at my workplace. But i’ll try Workrave on my machine at home.
I tried to follow the link to get the program but with no lack…
Sorry, I found it, false alarm!