# LookAway Blog

Read about the development of LookAway, tips on improving overall eye health and productivity, and more.

### Best Break Reminder Apps for Mac in 2026

A practical comparison of the best Mac break reminder apps in 2026, including LookAway, Time Out, Stretchly, BreakTimer, Viraam, Take a Break, Give Me A Break, and DeskRest.

Posted on April 24th, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/24/best-break-reminder-apps-for-mac-in-2026/index.html)

### LookAway 2.1 - Website Usage Stats and Per-Session Snooze Limits

LookAway 2.1 expands Stats with website usage tracking and gives you finer control over break enforcement with per-session snooze limits.

Posted on April 23rd, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/23/lookaway-21-website-usage-stats-and-per-session-snooze-limits/index.html)

### How Often Should You Take Screen Breaks? A Simple Schedule That Works

A practical guide to how often to take screen breaks, how long they should be, and how to build a break schedule that works during real computer work.

Posted on April 22nd, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/22/how-often-should-you-take-screen-breaks-a-simple-schedule-that-works/index.html)

### How to Protect Your Eyes When You Work at a Computer All Day

A practical guide to preventing computer eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and screen fatigue during long workdays.

Posted on April 16th, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/16/how-to-protect-your-eyes-when-you-work-at-a-computer-all-day/index.html)

### The Best Eye Care App for Mac Is the One You'll Keep On

A practical guide to choosing a Mac break reminder that protects your eyes without becoming another app you disable after two days.

Posted on April 13th, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/13/the-best-eye-care-app-for-mac-is-the-one-youll-keep-on/index.html)

### LookAway 2.0 - Screen Score, Liquid Glass, and more

This major update of LookAway gives it some of the most requested features like Stats, better break enforcement, animated backgrounds, and more.

Posted on April 7th, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/04/07/lookaway-20-screen-score-liquid-glass-and-more/index.html)

### A Student's Guide to Surviving 12-Hour Study Sessions Without Wrecking Your Eyes

From lecture recordings to late-night cramming, students face unique eye strain challenges. Learn how to protect your vision during marathon study sessions.

Posted on January 22nd, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/01/22/a-students-guide-to-surviving-12-hour-study-sessions-without-wrecking-your-eyes/index.html)

### A Developer's Guide to Preventing Eye Strain While Coding

Developers spend 8-12 hours daily staring at code. Learn IDE-specific settings, terminal tweaks, and break strategies that actually work for marathon coding sessions.

Posted on January 21st, 2026 [Read more](/content/blog/2026/01/21/a-developers-guide-to-preventing-eye-strain-while-coding/index.html)

### A Mac User's Guide to Reduce Eye Strain

Tired of digital eye strain? Our guide offers Mac-specific tips to reduce eye strain, from workstation setup to macOS settings and break routines.

Posted on December 9th, 2025 [Read more](/content/blog/2025/12/09/a-mac-users-guide-to-reduce-eye-strain/index.html)