breaks at specified intervals. In helping to implement this, BreakTime is an application that once run will inform the user when this scheduled break should take place. BreakTime is a small application which once running minimises and sits in the application tray. BreakTime will count down the minutes to the next scheduled break. When the break is due a screen pops up informing the user they need to take a break. This takes over the screen until

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SmartBreak is a revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to take breaks when working on a PC for long hours. Unlike similar programs which remind you to take breaks at fixed intervals, SmartBreak actually monitors the way you spend time on a PC and then prompts you to rest at the appropriate time. This effectively means that you can spend more time in front of a PC with very efficient break time utilization.

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breaks should be, and how many times you want it to repeat the cycle. Then just click the `Work" button and Instant Boss will remind you when to take a break and when to work. When it is time for a break, Instant Boss will give you the choice to keep working a little longer, take your break now, or skip your break and begin next work period. If you decide to take a longer break, it will extend your break by 50%, and remind you again when your time

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break reminder appears, you can disable or postpone the break a little longer. The system tray icon will display a countdown of the minutes left before a break is due. The background of the icon will be white, and turn yellow during a break and red during paused mode. During a break, the tray icon will display a countdown of the minutes remaining until the break is over. When breaks are over, the counter automatically starts again. The program`s

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breaks: Short Pause, Short Break and Long Break * Tailor the break timings to suit your own preferences and working environment * Each user can maintain their own personal settings * Monitors your activity and only advises breaks when they are necessary * Keeps you informed of your computer usage * Progress indicator shows break time remaining * Does not store computer activity statistics. Cannot be used to "spy" on your work. * Snooze or ignore

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Breaks to user preset times, after user preset number of Micropauses. Detection of user input to automatically modify times depending on use. A log file for each user to record most events, including ignored pauses and breaks. System Tray icon right-click menu to access necessary functions and status. Options to ignore or enforce breaks. Sounds to indicate when breaks start and finish. Options for Micropauses only, Rest Breaks only, or both. Optional

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