A Windows software for reducing eye strain by reminding users to take breaks and tracking computer usage time, with eye exercises and break reminders.
JoyXoff is a free and open source software application for Windows that helps prevent computer vision syndrome (CVS) and eye strain. It runs in the background while the user works on their computer and tracks their usage time, popping up periodic reminders for the user to take short breaks.
The break reminders in JoyXoff include suggested simple eye relaxation and refocusing exercises, along with reminders to blink frequently. The timed reminders can be customized for frequency and length of breaks. JoyXoff nags users in a friendly way to encourage them to give their eyes a rest.
By enforcing regular short breaks and eye exercises, JoyXoff aims to reduce symptoms of tired eyes, dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision and overall eye strain that many people experience when working at a computer for extended periods of time without breaks. The eye exercises it suggests also help refocus the eyes after prolonged computer use.
As an open source program, JoyXoff is free to download and use. It runs on Windows computers and has configurable settings for break duration, frequency, types of exercises and more. Overall, JoyXoff is designed specifically to reduce computer vision syndrome and eye strain for anyone who spends many hours per day looking at digital screens.
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