Break Reminder

Break Reminder is a handy little app that helps you take breaks while working on your computer. We all know that staring at the screen for too long isn't great for us, right? Sometimes it's easy to forget to step away and rest those eyes. That's where this app comes in! It quietly hangs out in your tray area and gives you a nudge when it’s time to chill for a bit.

Easy Setup

The best part? You don’t even have to go through a complicated setup process after downloading it. It runs immediately! This means you can pop it onto a thumb drive and use it on both your home and work computers. Just make sure you've got .NET Framework installed on the PC where you're using it.

Simple Operation

When you launch the app, it heads straight to the tray area without bothering you with notifications. You can totally trust its default settings, or if you're feeling fancy, you can tweak the settings by opening up the configuration panel. This way, you can decide how often you want those breaks!

Setting Up Breaks

You’ve got two ways to set up when the app reminds you to take a break. The first method lets you pick how often (in hours) you'd like a reminder, but keep in mind that if you're looking for minute intervals, you'll need to get creative!

A Built-in Scheduler

The second method is with its built-in scheduler, which might be easier for some folks. Here, you can add multiple times—both hours and minutes—so Break Reminder only pings you when it's exactly time to take that break.

Add Some Sound!

If you're someone who likes an alarm sound when it's break time, this app's got your back! You can choose between a default sound or even upload your own WAV file. Just remember: you'll need to manually add it to Windows Startup so it runs automatically each time.

Your Brain Needs Help!

Let’s face it; we can't always count on ourselves to remember to take breaks. But with Break Reminder, taking those breaks becomes super easy! Setting everything up takes just a few moments, and once done, it quietly sits in your tray until it's time for you to kick back for five minutes.