Break Reminder Programs (Its F.R.E.E. Come get it)
It's a good idea to take frequent breaks from the computer during your work day in order to help prevent repetitive stress injuries. Most sources I've read have recommended taking a break at least every half hour for 2-3 minutes, with some recommending a break every 15 minutes.
There are a number of break reminder programs out there, some free, some that cost $20-30 (most of these have a free trial). I'm on the hunt for a good one right now. I was just doing the Oh-I-know-when-it's-been-20-minutes thing, but it's easy to let an hour pass without realizing it. I'm going to try a few and I'll let you know which I like best.
I've just started trying a program called Workrave (http://www.workrave.org/welcome/). It's free, and seems pretty nice so far. It shows pictures of stretches and exercises during the longer breaks.
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