RSIStopWatch

If your job entails working at the computer all day, then the importance of taking small breaks cannot be stressed enough. Not only can you considerably reduce the risk of back and neck problems, but you can also ensure you do not develop painful health conditions, such as the carpal tunnel syndrome.

If you are aware of the problems you could experience while working on the PC, but simply forget to take breaks because you are too busy with work, then rest assured that there are tools out there that can lend you a hand. RSIStopWatch is an application that enables you to organize your schedule and set reminders so that you take regular breaks.

The application comes with a vividly colored interface that is also well-organized, intuitive and features a counter that displays the time left until the next break. The strong point of the tool stems from the fact that you can configure the program so that it forces you to take the rest time after a specified interval.

Simply put, the app can cover the screen with one of your favorite photos for the entire duration of the break time, a feature that can be useful for workaholics, for instance. On a side note, you can also set simple reminders for taking a break that is displayed from the System Tray.

Since the idea behind the app is to aid you to organize your work-rest time better, you should know that it includes a feature that enables you to record your work patterns. The app can log the start and end of your work period and the summaries are stored in the default Documents folder. It would have been useful if you could review the logs from within the app.

A further noteworthy feature is that you can trade mouse click that can be painful due to hand or wrist conditions for keyboard keys, that are easier on your finger and overall less straining.

If you consider you could use some reminders that it is time to get up and stretch your legs or get some fresh air, then perhaps RSIStopWatch might be a utility worth trying out.