if we have a smart watch surely this warns us of a sedentary lifestyle when we spend a lot of time sitting without moving. We can also set an alarm on our watch, mobile phone or computer to notify us of these breaks, and even keep an eye on the time to remember that we have a break.
Much easier than all that, especially if our work involves having the web browser open, is to use extensions that automatically take care of remind usshowing a notification and even recommending exercises or activities to relax the body and mind.
Next, we are going to see the best extensions for Google Chrome and Firefox with which we can control the time we spend on the PC and remember to take the recommended breaks.
The best extensions to remember to rest when we are in front of the PC for a long time
Mindful Break
The first of the extensions that we are going to talk about is Mindful Break. This extension is the official Google extension and it is responsible for showing us notifications in the browser from time to time (time that we can configure) to rest, in addition to proposing a series of exercises and relaxation activities so that, in addition to clearing the air, we can return to work much more active.
Take a Break Reminder
Another of the simplest extensions to schedule breaks when we are in front of the PC for a long time is Take a Break Reminder. This application allows us to establish a time after which a notice to rest appears. We can choose if we want to take the break at this time or postpone the announcement for 5 more minutes to have time to finish what we are doing.
This extension for Firefox is one of the best alternatives to the previous one for the Mozilla browser, being able to customize the notifications that we want to remember to rest after a certain time in front of the PC.
Water Reminder
Water Reminder It is an extension similar to the previous ones, but this time focused on reminding us of the importance of drinking water and hydrating ourselves from time to time. We can customize the time and the type of warning that we want to see and, when that time is reached, the extension will notify us that it is time to take a break and have a drink of water.
Water Walk: Anti-Sedentary Reminder is the option for Firefox users, an extension that allows us to set breaks from time to time in front of the PC, as well as remind us of the importance of drinking water.
Healthy Browsing
Similar to the previous one, Healthy Browsing wants to help us improve our health, but instead of just reminding us to drink water, this extension helps us improve our posture in the chair, take care of our eyesight and even stretch, being able to configure the time each of which we want to do each of these activities.
Not only work can be harmful; If we play a lot on the computer it is very important to take breaks
If we often play on the computer, it has surely happened to us that, while playing, we have lost track of time. It is not only harmful to spend many hours working in front of the computer, but also to spend long time without rest playing it can be even worse.
Video games often put us in a state of strain, in addition to reducing the frequency of eye blinking and staring at one point for a long time.
If we usually play on the computer, or on a console, it is very important to take care of our physical and mental health by scheduling 15-minute breaks for every hour of play, time that we can dedicate to resting our hands, stretching our muscles, drinking a little water and coming back. to the game with charged batteries.
Other applications to improve our health by spending a lot of time in front of the PC
In addition to the previous extensions for Google Chrome and Firefox, there are also other applications designed to notify us when we spend a long time on the PC and need to rest. Two of the best known are Eye Defender and BreakTaker.
In addition, there has been talk for some time that the blue light from monitors is very bad and can cause long-term permanent damage to eyesight. For this reason, Windows 10 has a function that allows us to change the color temperature to a more reddish tone that protects and relaxes the eyes, as well as the different “dark modes” of the operating system and the applications that help with this task.
Finally, we can also talk about Iris, LightBulb and others that allow us to easily adjust the color temperature of our monitor to protect our eyes when sitting for long hours in front of the screen.
Do you know or use any other extension that reminds you to take breaks after spending a long time in front of the PC?
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