LookAway

LookAway is a handy tool that helps you remember to take breaks while you're glued to your computer screen. Spending hours in front of a monitor can really strain your eyes, right? It’s not the best thing for them since they weren’t made for this kind of marathon! So, taking regular breaks is super important, but let’s be honest—it’s easy to forget when you’re deep into work or just having fun.

Why Choose LookAway?

Now, LookAway isn’t just any break reminder. It's more user-friendly and customizable than many other options out there. You get to decide how and when to take your breaks, plus it even gives you a heads-up so you can wrap up anything important before stepping away.

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Mystical Bits, LLC


• File: /home/rsyncd/mnt/root/softpedia/Downloads/MAC Apps/Utilities/L/LookAway FOR MAC/LookAway.dmg


• Created at: 2024-06-20


• Updated at: 2025-04-22

Easy Setup

When you first launch LookAway, you'll set the length of your focus time and break periods. Don’t worry; you can tweak these settings later if needed! Once you're all set up, the focus timer will start ticking away. The app hangs out in your menu bar where you can keep an eye on things and make changes whenever you want.

Gentle Reminders

When it’s time for a break, a message will pop up on your screen that covers everything else. It kindly reminds you to look away and give those eyes a little rest. If you're really busy, though, you have the option to skip the break if you'd rather keep going. Plus, there's an option for notifications so you'll know when it's almost break time without it being disruptive.

A Soft Return

After your break ends, LookAway can play a gentle chime to let you know it’s time to get back at it—great if you've stepped away from your desk! If you're idle for over one minute, the timer pauses automatically. And if you're gone for more than five minutes? Well, then it resets completely! You’ll just start fresh once you're back at work.

No Interruptions During Meetings

If you're in a meeting or on a call, no worries—LookAway will pause itself completely because we all know those moments shouldn’t be disturbed!

The Perfect Balance

There are tons of break reminders available today, but they often fall short either by being too annoying or not helpful enough. LookAway strikes that perfect balance by gently nudging you when it's time for a break without being pushy about it. It’s intuitive too—you can customize every little detail according to what works best for you!

If you'd like to download LookAway, check out more info at SoftPas.com.