LookAway for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 24, 2015

Is staring at the screen making you cross-eyed? This tiny application helps you periodically rest your eyes when using the computer, and it's ultrasimple to set up and use. You'll find LookAway in the system tray, with only two options for setting the timer interval in minutes and creating a brief text message. When it's break time, your monitor screen blurs and your message appears.

Unlike similar programs, this one doesn't lock your computer, and clicking the screen lets you continue your work. No help file is offered, but the software is so simple one isn't really necessary. LookAway doesn't offer an extensive feature set, but its useful reminders can effectively reduce eye strain or injury--and it doesn't cost a cent.

What’s new in version 1.2

Version 1.2 includes unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes. Non-Administrator accounts can install and use this version.