Workrave is a freeware program that assists in recovering and preventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and generally controls the time you spend on your Windows computer. The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses and rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit.
Software to control time on the computer
Workrave is a program that assists in recovering and preventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is a free software to control your time on your Windows computer.
Studies have revealed that taking several short pauses an hour (i.e., micro-pauses) helps keep you healthy, prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and heal injuries. Workrave supports these micropauses in addition to the regular rest break. Furthermore, Workrave can enforce a daily limit.
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Workrave alerts you to take a break in an unobtrusive manner. When it is time for your break, a friendly small popup window asks you to take a break. This window automatically moves out of the way if you keep on working.
However, if you ignore these hints too often, Workrave will act less friendly and pop up the break window for your own good. The break windows can be configured to completely block your computer during the break.
Workrave free download
You can download it from Workrave.org.
Other freeware that may interest you:
- Use Breaker to take a forced break from computers
- Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury by using Big Stretch Reminder
- DimScreen, CareUEyes, Eye Relax, Iris software and Pause4Relax will relax your eyes while using the computer.
