Geek Tip: Use Workrave to Relieve Computer-Related Aches

GeekSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:08 -0700

Using a computer has obvious personal and professional benefits, but there are some physical issues that arise when you sit in front of a computer (or tote one home - save your back!). You can do basic exercises to avoid carpal tunnel, but you can use technology to prevent injuries caused by technology: Workrave!

Workrave is a free download (for Linux and Windows) that provides all kinds of handy tools to ensure that you don't hurt your eyes, back, wrists, or neck while you're working (read: perusing Sugar sites). My favorites are the timers for breaks it prompts you to take - and one break even walks you through simple exercises.

You can also set a daily limit, so that it will pop up and remind you that you're at your limit and should maybe get up and out, lest you suffer from one of those pesky Internet addictions.

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Download of the Day: WorkRave (Windows/Linux)

GeekSugar — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:08:05 -0800

With all the Macworld talk this week, the Windows/Linux crowd may have felt like they were left out in the dust - that is, unless they were in the gadget heaven that is CES. If you're hankering for a download and your a non-macer, check out WorkRave, a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury.

Workrave reminds you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit. The program runs on GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows. For more about it, read more

WorkRave pops up and prompts you for a "micro break" or a longer exercise break at time intervals you determine. The app will even suggest anti-RSI exercises for your eyes, back and shoulders to help prevent backaches, headaches and carpal tunnel. WorkRave is a free download, Windows and Linux only. Mac users should check out MacBreakZ, a very similar Mac download.