UsefulRest 2.8 is a Shutdown Software product from olympsoft.com, get 4 Stars SoftSea Rating, The program for the protection of the health of computer users.It will warn you ahead of time that is necessary to take a break from computer work for the protection of your eyesight and health.You can set time intervals that suit you best.This program is specially designed for people who spend much time using computer.It provides computer users an opportunity to take regular short breaks to increase their overall productivity.
In order to prevent these potential problems, most ergonomic professionals advise taking regular, short breaks in computer work to relax the eyes, the hands, the wrists (vulnerable to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), shoulders, and back. But with heavy workloads and intense concentration on work, we forget to take periodic breaks, and often ignore reminders. UsefulRest is inexpensive solution to compel you, your fellow workers, children, and other loved ones to take that much-needed break. With UsefulRest software, you can software your computer to lock you out temporarily (according to a schedule you set) for periods which you set for yourselves.
UsefulRest does it all for you. This easy to use program allows you to customize the duration of your work and the number and length of breaks. It also features levels of blocking and a number of degrees of protection.
And if you have children, UsefulRest is a safe, inexpensive way to train them to take much-needed breaks and establish healthy work habits.
Why You Need UsefulRest
These days computer skills are necessary in many professions. However even at optimal illumination and with the use of ergonomics screens, a computer user's eyes feel the strain which can quickly lead to eye fatigue. Many health problems can manifest themselves as a result.
Signs that can indicate vision problems:
red eyes
burning sensation in the eyes
blurry vision at any distance
mistiness, weak focusing
double vision, or "the words run together"
sharp pain and feeling of "sand" in the eyes
pain in the eye sockets or forehead
pain when moving the eyes
tears (as in crying) or the opposite, dryness of the eyes
headaches
eyes that grow weary quickly
eyesight is worse at the end of the day
neck ache at the end of the day
Many computer users experience aches and pains in their hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders or back (i.e. to their musculoskeletal system) especially after long periods of uninterrupted computer work. Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) also known as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be very painful and debilitating if not treated early.
If you identified some of the above symptoms as health problems you are experiencing, you may be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome or OOS/RSI. While the best cure is prevention, if the injury already exists, it will require a change in work methods and strict adherence to new procedures for healing and recovery.
To prevent or to get rid of these and other painful symptoms, computer users should take regular breaks from the computer. But it's easy to forget about these short breaks, and just as easy to ignore various reminders we may have set up. To force oneself to take a break from the computer and get a little rest, exercise, or snack, it is best to block the computer screen during that time.
Enter UsefulRest! With UsefulRest you have the flexibility to configure work and rest intervals as well as the degree of blocking and security levels. Your computer workday will be much more pleasant, comfortable, and healthy.
UsefulRest has everything necessary for the protection of your health while you work at the computer:
Forced interruption of computer work at a time set by the user
Flexible configuration of parameters to satisfy of any user
Option to start UsefulRest at Windows startup
Restriction of access to other programs during breaks and micropauses
Screen background during a break and micropause can be either black or translucent
Break or micropause can be interrupted with a password at some security levels
Delay a break for up to 10 minutes
Option to begin a break immediately at any time outside of scheduled times
3 rest modes:
Breaks and micropauses
Breaks only
Micropauses only
5 security levels:
Warnings of upcoming breaks and micropauses
Possible to configure work/rest time intervals
Option to disconnect a dial-up (phone line and modem) Internet connection before a break. No need to worry about unnecessarily remaining online during a break or micropause.
Choice of sounds
Turn on/off each sound individually or all simultaneously
Choice of picture (if any) displayed during a break or micropause
Option to turn on or off this picture
Option to set the supervisor password to change software settings
Option to set the password for the premature termination of a break
Option to turn on/off warnings about upcoming breaks
Option to save all user-configured settings and restore them as needed
Detailed help system The license of this windows utility software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this Windows Utility software.