SmartBreak For Mac

Taking breaks periodically when working on the computer helps prevent stress, the Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). SmartBreak makes sure to remind you, and can even enforce taking breaks.

Within the SmartBreak Preferences you can set the duration both for the work and break periods. On top of that, you can choose to see the stress bar at all times or only when the pressure is high (you get to change its location on the screen).

The same area enables you to allow break snoozing or to decide to hide the break progress panel which might get you into trouble in an office setting.

On the other hand, SmartBreak enables you to set a child lock password to ensure that children using the computer will not jump over the brakes. The passkey is required to skip breaks, to open the Preferences window, or to relaunch the app.

SmartBreak monitors your activity in front of the computer and helps you visualize the accumulating stress within a simple progress bar. If you leave the computer and stop working for a couple of minutes, SmartBreak automatically resets the stress bar.

After the work period is done, the SmartBreak break window is placed on top of the screen, and you are forced to take a pause. However, you do get to snooze the break for 3 minutes. Worth mentioning that the break screen can be hidden very easily with a simple double click.

To conclude, SmartBreak can help you prevent health issues related to staying for too long in front of the computer without pausing.

he app monitors your activity and the stress level and forces you to take breaks while including snoozing or skipping options that are necessary in an office environment.