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A Pomodoro Timer for GNOME

2016-02-27 / / 0 Comments
Using a timer is essential for productivity and fitness using a computer, as it helps you maintain focus and mental agility. Let alone preventing RSI which is a serious issue that affects computer users worldwide.

Timer apps on Linux

There aren’t many good timers for Ubuntu, but this one is clearly different!  
I tried many timers for my productivity use like the timer dockelt on Docky and world timer, I also tried RSI Timer,  but something always felt missing! 

Pomodro timer

Pomodro timer is the best of the bunch. 

Availability

This timer for Linux only as it supports several distros like: ArchLinux, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, OpenSuse, Ubuntu and more.
It integrates with the interface and works nicely with the notifications. *Gnome only currently.

Work Flow

It’s a must have as it supports a whole work session without the need of manual interfering. It’s better than Gnome clocks which sets one Alarm and the program Alarm that needs a lot of configuration. It’s almost as good as instant boss. Supports productivity and efficiency. While keeping you aware of moving and taking frequent breaks. 
I’ve been able to work it into Ubuntu Gnome 16.04 and it’s been working like a charm, even making use of the notifications, very nice!

Download

It can be downloaded freely from the site for many Linux distributions (Linux only), to download go to the site and scroll down to download. 

It runs perfectly on Ubuntu Gnome 14.04.4 and Ubuntu Gnome 16.04 without a problem.

Did you like this timer? Will you be downloading it? Please let me know what you think in the comments section below.

How to Prevent RSI on Linux and Windows

2015-05-31 / / 0 Comments
Hi guys 😀
This post is really important for office workers. Programmers. Bloggers. Not gamers! Gamers would hate me forever for suggesting something like that!!

Sitting at the computer for prolonged hours is not good for you. It’s related to many back and neck pains, wrists too! And don’t forget the eyes now!
There are ways to prevent these pains. You need to get up every ten minutes or so. And move a little bit. But who will remind you of that? And who has the time for that really?

There are tools that remind you to get up and move! And that’s where my tip comes to play!

But the Internet is so tempting! I’m really focused here! I keep forgetting to get up

There are softwares for that you know!

These softwares will remind you to wake up, stretch and flex! So you comeback to your computer refreshed!

You must visit a doctor if symptoms arise. These are prevention measures only and CANNOT subtitle a doctor’s visit!!

Now that we understood the whole deal. Let’s look at the software. One for Linux and one for Windows.

On Linux there were two choices available in Ubuntu Software Center, I went with RSIBreak. It worked better with Xfe. And the settings were much clear to me. It provides two intervals by default. The small on is 10 minutes of work with 20 seconds of brake. And the big one with 60 minutes of work and one minute of break counting idle times!

It’s really neat. And you must have it! It’s originally a Kde app but it will work fine on Ubuntu.

It’s the best I found so far. If I found anything easier I’ll update this post!

Download from the Ubuntu Software Center, RSIBreak.

RSIBreak working on KDE

As for Windows, my favorite has been always Rest brake. It’s a light software that does what it says. Just set the timer and wait for the alarm, you can customize the message of course!

RestBreak Screenshot on Windows

RestBreak download link  Size: 1.2 MB

I don’t have a mac. And I only post about the stuff I test. If you have a good software send it and I’ll post it with credits.

I hope you find these useful. And please share them with your friends and family.

How long do you stay on the computer? Do you have any specific pains? Please comment below and let me hear what you have to say!

P.S: I couldn’t find anything for Android. Sorry 🙁

And didn’t even look for Symbain!!

Useful resources:

Wikipeda, as always!

Restbreak’s site. Very informative!

Rsi.Uni Got me through college!!

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