A simple and handy program helping reduce eye strain during prolonged PC use which suggests pauses and breaks.
EyeDefender is a small and lightweight program which lives in your system tray. Essentially, it reminds you to take a break from staring at your computer screen for hours on end.
The basic idea here is that long usage of a PC may cause health programs and in many cases, it is proven. EyeDefender can be setup to remind you to take a break on an interval which is customizable. You can also customize how long breaks from your PC should be.
In addition to the basic reminders, EyeDefender can also play a slideshow of images from the folder that you define. The slideshow will be displayed until the break time is up. The slideshow itself is pretty and contains effects. You can also opt to run a screensaver instead.
EyeDefender is a fast program and didn't cause any slowdowns in our tests so it's not going to have your CPU running hot. It's also very simple to use and does not take any time to set up.
Features of EyeDefender
- Alerts: Receive notifications when the break timer is up.
- Break Timer: Automated break reminders.
- Customization: Choose from a range of themes and sounds.
- Multi-Monitor: Customize settings for multiple monitors.
- Music Player: Listen to music during breaks.
- Personalization: Adjustable brightness and color temperature.
- Productivity Boost: Customizable settings to prevent eye strain.
- Reporting: Generate reports for analysis and comparison.
- Rest Mode: Darkens the screen and reduces brightness.
- Scheduling: Set times for long and short breaks.
- Statistics: Track work time and break time.
- Visual Effects: Adjustable filter to reduce blue light.
- Work Modes: Enable or disable alerts and reminders.
Compatibility and License
EyeDefender is provided under a freeware license on Windows from Windows widgets with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.09 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can EyeDefender run on?
EyeDefender can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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