BreakTime

Many people don’t realize just how unhealthy it is to sit in front of a computer screen for hours on end, but it is very easy to get wrapped up in your work and forget to take regular breaks.

If you are looking for an app that can help you out, BreakTime may just offer the solution. It is a compact utility that runs in the system tray and displays notifications based on a user-defined work/break schedule, reminding you to rest or even preventing you from using your PC for the duration.

Once launched, BreakTime begins an internal timer and displays a screen notification whenever a break is due. While the notification is displayed, you will not be able to access anything on your desktop, so it is a good time to step away from your PC and get some much-needed exercise.

It is possible to specify how often breaks should be triggered, and how long they should be. Moreover, the app gives you the option of enabling this functionality only between certain hours, such as when you are working.

While you will not be able to access your desktop during a break, you can normally still “snooze” the notification and get back to your work. That is, of course, unless you disable this function and make the break timer impossible to close.

Moreover, you can choose to disallow closing the application, so that you will only be able to shut it down by accessing the Settings panel, and not from the system tray menu.

Those who like to keep their taskbars clean should be happy to learn that BreakTime is only displayed in the system tray, where it is out of sight and can even be hidden completely.

This lightweight utility does a lot of things well, and it is a great choice for those who are looking for a simple work/break timer. It offers only a basic set of features, but its minimalistic design it likely to be appreciated by many users.