Healthy Hints Free

Although a computer can be used in almost any domain of activity and also provides the main entertainment methods, it’s not ok to spend all your time in the virtual world. However, some situations or work environments require this, but applications like Healthy Hints Free come to help make things easier.

Running it for the first time brings up a configuration window. It gradually takes you through several steps so you can configure your work schedule, as well as the frequency at which breaks need to be taken.

This is done by adjusting two corresponding sliders, with one from 30 to 120 minutes for work period, as well as 3 to 30 minutes for rest period. There’s a built-in schedule to configure a custom break plan. With it, you can have the application alert you it’s time to rest, at a custom time, as well as specific days of the week.

When not used, the application quietly stays in the system tray so you can focus on work. Whenever the set time arrives to rest, a message box appears next to the tray area to remind you to take a break. Sadly, you can’t set a custom message.

However, if you bring up the main window, there are several health tips you can access, in case you lack the motivation or a workaholic. These are separated by tabs, like frequent breaks, repetitive strain injury, eye health, as well as sitting posture. Unfortunately, tips are always the same, and there’s no option to add your own, or even notes. However, there is a link on each category that takes you online and displays more hints.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Healthy Hints Free is pretty practical to have around, especially if you’re near a deadline and keep forgetting you need to rest. Alerts can be configured, with a useful built-in scheduler which can even be used as an alarm, and even if tips are pretty shallow, it’s worth a try overall.