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Take breaks without breaking your flow

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    LookAway226

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    Open source screen break timer for macOS

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    The Mac app your body thanks you for

    Apr 2026 · lookaway.com

  9. 9TP

    In 2019, I experienced eye soreness and back pain for a while because I was constantly working long hours in front of my 16 inch Macbook without any rest. I decided to do something to change that. I’m not a fan of Apple Watch or smartbands. So the first thing I did was looking for some reminder software to remind me to take a break in the App Store, but none of them were smart enough for my needs. I wish the software could automatically tell if I was working, rather than requiring me to manually set an alarm. At the same time, when I go to the bathroom or drink coffee, it can automatically…

    2022

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    Tweny263

    Focus timer that actually cares about your eyes

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  11. 11LA

    Hello, I'm Kushagra and I am the indie developer behind LookAway (I've posted about it earlier but it has received quite a lot of updates since the last time so I am posting it again). LookAway is a native break reminder for macOS that doesn't interrupt. I built it because I work from home and I spend a lot of time in front of my screens. It's very easy for me to get lost in the flow and I can end up sitting for hours. Due to this, I started facing issues like eye strain and back pain by the end of the day. The solution to this was simply taking enough breaks throughout the day. But…

    Jun 2026 · lookaway.com

  12. 12MA

    my first app, a Mac menu bar utility to remind you to blink more. any feedback would be much appreciated. or make it your own and share :)

    2025 · github.com

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    Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime

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    Prevent eyestrain caused by screens with the 20-20 rule.

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    Oko94

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    Zzzappy239

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    Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions

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    BREAK164

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    Mellow31

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    Break184

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    focusedOS376

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    Momotaro229

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