Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac




Xwrits is described as 'Reminds you to take wrist breaks, which will hopefully help you prevent repetitive stress injury. It pops up an X window when you should rest; you click on that window, then take a break' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Xwrits for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Xwrits alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xwrits are Workrave, Loook, knook and BreakTimer.
Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.




An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!