Computer alerts

GeekAlarm! was a simple approach to helping prevent repetitive strain injury, carpel tunnel syndrome, and computer vision syndrome. Its purpose was to prompt (and enforce) a computer user to take periodic breaks, thereby reducing and helping to prevent repetitive patterns of computer use.

How does GeekAlarm! help prevent repetitive strain injury?

    * GeekAlarm! reminds you to take breaks (and enforces them) at selected intervals throughout the day. Taking breaks is a key element in preventing RSI.

How does GeekAlarm! help prevent carpel tunnel syndrome?

    * GeekAlarm! encourages you to stand up, move around, and even exercise during your breaks. GeekAlarm! is designed to give you 15 minutes of break for every two hours in your workday.

How does GeekAlarm! help prevent computer vision syndrome?

    * GeekAlarm! makes the suggestion on each of your breaks to look out the window and focus on objects at varied distances. This combats the effects of staring at a computer monitor all day.