Available for macos and windows awareness doesn t do anything.
Stand up reminder windows 10.
Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 windows 10 team surface hub hololens.
Other features of the application include pre defined stretch tips reminder sounds ability to increase reminder frequency motivational quotes during.
The idea is to get up and stretch whenever you see the notification.
The options are endless.
While we have previous discussed how you can use task scheduler natively to create pop up reminders there are a few behavior quirks limitations we aim to address with this alternate method.
Windows 10 s digital assistant cortana can do an amazing array of tasks but perhaps one of its most useful skills is the ability to remind you of any important event based on different conditions.
By default it offers you a simple notification every twenty minutes.
If you don t want an intrusive break reminder that pops up on the screen surprises you or becomes an annoyance you need awareness.
Studies show that prolonged periods of sitting typically longer than an hour can increase your chances of cardio vascular disease as well as a slew of other illnesses.
Big stretch reminder windows.
For those moments and others i m thankful how fast and easy it is to set up a reminder in cortana which microsoft introduces to the desktop platform in windows 10.
Task scheduler generated pop up dialogs for the most part appear under any open windows with an entry made in the taskbar.
The simplest way to set a reminder in windows 10 is by talking to your computer.
A customizable tool with notifications or popups.
You can use reminders to make sure you never forget to pick up your kids from soccer practice or to remind you to pick up flowers on your anniversary.
It s lightweight free and very customizable.
Big stretch reminder is a simple tool but it s nearly perfect.
Timer is a simple timer that reminds you to stand up and do something other than just sitting.
Those times are the default but you can customize.
While your work will not be.
If you are stubborn and likely to ignore the reminder s with made up excuses then you can configure the app to disable the desktop for a set amount of time thus forcing you to take a break.