En LifeBytes we also care about the health, from the computer point of view, of course. That is why in previous articles, we have talked about programs for exercising while using the computer, plus care and correct postures in front of the computer; We have even dealt with the Flu AH1N1 in due course.
Following this line, today is the turn of learn how to take care of our eyesightWell, we know that we all spend long hours in front of the screen and without any rest. It is worth remembering how damaging this can result in our vision in the long run, regardless of whether we wear glasses or not.
Now let's get down to business, what doctors recommend is that if we work with computers for long hours, it is best to take a little break at least every half hour and look away from the screen. Blink, look around and relax is the advice. Very good, but it happens that we users frequently forget about it or ignore such a recommendation. However, this no longer has to be a problem, as we have an application available that will remind us of the rest period and even force us to take it; we talk about EyeCare.
EyeCare is a free program for Windows (GPL). Its function is to remind us every 20 minutes (by default), that we must take a visual break and not only that, but it also blanks the screen, thus avoiding its use for 20 seconds (default). In this way there will no longer be excuses, also tell them that it is possible to configure the time for the interval and duration that we consider necessary. Together we can disable the program at any time, apart from going to rest whenever we want, since such options are there.
EyeCare It is only in English, but its use is intuitive and works directly from the system tray. Its installer file is lightweight, 4MB in size. To use it and recommend it friends!
Official site | Download EyeCare