Blinker

Blinker is a handy little app that helps you take breaks while you’re working or gaming on your computer. We all know how easy it is to get lost in our screens for hours, right? But trust me, taking care of your eyes is super important!

Why Follow the 20-20-20 Rule?

Here's a simple tip: try the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. This quick break can really help reduce eye strain, which is also known as asthenopia. If you don’t take those breaks, you might end up with headaches that can mess with your focus and productivity.

How Does Blinker Work?

Blinker works by sending you visual reminders to take those necessary breaks. It’s a small app that won’t get in your way but will quietly nudge you to step back and give your eyes a rest. It’s perfect for folks who don’t use headphones or mute their Mac's audio while they work.

Easy Setup and Notifications

Once you launch Blinker, it adds an item to your menu bar. You can set it up to start when you log in, and it even gives audio notifications along with its visual alerts! If you're busy and need to stop the timer for any reason, just click on the menulet anytime—it's that simple.

A Small Drawback

One thing to note is that Blinker does add a dock icon alongside the menulet. While this isn’t too big of a deal, some users find it unnecessary since it doesn’t add much value to what the app does. Hopefully, future updates will fix this!

No Frills Needed

The cool part? Blinker has no complicated user interface or extra features that just make things messy. During testing, we found out that it does its job perfectly as is!

Your Eyes Will Thank You!

If you're someone who spends a lot of time on their Mac throughout the day—and let's be real, who doesn't?—installing Blinker is a smart move. It’ll help remind you to take those short breaks so you can keep eye fatigue at bay.