News, Tutorials, Howtos for Ubuntu Linux
GNOME 48, the default desktop for Ubuntu 25.04 & Fedora 42, introduced built-in break reminders support to protect your eyes from eye strain. The Settings (aka GNOME Control Center) however offers only few configure options for it.
For those who like this feature, there are more configure options about it, though hidden by default. And, this tutorial will show you how to configure them.
GNOME 48 introduced “Wellbeing” settings panel, allowing to monitor and limit screen time usage. It also has Break Reminders options that can remind user to take a break in given time interval.
If you like this feature, but running on old GNOME (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04) or other desktop environments, then there’s a good alternative app called SafeEyes that can project your eyes by reminding or forcing to take a break!
