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MacBreakZ

MacBreakZ - 4.8.1

unobtrusive break timer promoting healthy computing

All Time: (3.4)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 4.8.1
Release Date: 2008-07-19
License: Commercial
Downloads (this version): 420
Downloads (all versions): 8,744
Price: $24.95

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Product Description:

MacBreakZ is a sophisticated Personal Ergonomic Assistant designed to promote healthy and productive computer use.

MacBreakZ features sophisticated keyboard and mouse monitoring (without invading your privacy) that allows it to react to the way you are using your computer. What's more MacBreakZ provides you with instant feedback on how you are doing and thus lets you find out more about your work practices.

Based on your actual keyboard and mouse use and the time you have spent in front of the screen, MacBreakZ suggests rest and microbreaks at appropriate intervals. MacBreakZ includes a set of 30 fully illustrated stretching exercises that are designed to reduce muscular tension, improve posture and strengthen appropriate muscle groups. It also features dozens of great ergonomic tips.

MacBreakZ adapts to how and where you work. A sophisticated setup assistant makes sure that you start off with a configuration that suits you and your workplace. An extensive array of preferences allow you to customize everything from how activity is measured to the way information is presented on the screen.

MacBreakZ isn't rude and just interrupts you in the middle of something important. Through its innovative interface using transparency and sound, it keeps you informed without stealing your focus and gives you plenty of warning before a break is due and even then respectfully waits until you have stopped working.

What's new in this version:

fixes a minor bug.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

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MacBreakZ CommentaryBare bones freeware alternative: Time Out - Version: 4.8, 4/29/2008 06:23PM PST

zunipus
If you want to try out a no frills alternative try out Time Out, which I've been enjoying it for several months. Upgrade to MacBreakZ when you want a personal trainer.

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MacBreakZ ReviewGetting great - Version: 4.2.5, 2/19/2007 08:23AM PST

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alexius
Macbreakz 4 seems to be a total rewrite and has become an excellent app. Though a bit more refinement is needed in its preferences and menus, it does what it should smoothly and unobtrusively. It's great!
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MacBreakZ ReviewGetting great - Version: 4.2.5, 2/19/2007 08:23AM PST

(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)

alexius
Macbreakz 4 seems to be a total rewrite and has become an excellent app. Though a bit more refinement is needed in its preferences and menus, it does what it should smoothly and unobtrusively. It's great!
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