LookAway for Windows

Used LookAway for Windows?

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.

LookAway for Windows

Used LookAway for Windows?

Explore More

Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 6, 2006

Latest update: August 24, 2015

Version: 1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 2,704

Downloads Last Week: 1

Report Software

Program available in other languages

Descargar LookAway

Last Updated

User Reviews

4/5

1 User Votes

I love it... I need it
Unit G2November 28, 2007
Pros
While it was a little quirky in one Vista install, this is the best one of the bunch I have tried. Really helps, flawless on XP.
Cons
Summary

Developer’s Description

By James Annesley

Protect your health by eliminating eye strain.

LookAway is a small utility to warn computer users that they need to look away from the screen from time to time. Health studies indicate eye-strain can be caused if people look at the screen constantly for more than 20 minutes.

To relieve this strain, it is necessary to have a break from it, even if only for a few seconds. Ideally, the person should try to focus on something in the distance. Version 1.2 includes unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes. Non-Administrator accounts can install and use this version.