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Work · September 12, 2018

Away From Keyboard (AFK)

Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

Away From Keyboard (AFK) launched on September 12, 2018 with 152 votes, #177 of 2,635 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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What it does

Away From Keyboard is an app that reduces eye strain with reminders to take a break. AFK tracks movements on the mouse & keystrokes on the keyboard. After a certain interval, it notifies you to take a break & tells you to do some other activity to reduce eye strain. It takes care of your eyes for you without getting in the way.

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