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Old 12-29-2016, 07:07 PM   #1
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Wink Timer to get up and move around.

How about a timer that says, Get your a__ out of the chair and get some exercise!" much like a FitBit?
 
Old 12-29-2016, 07:15 PM   #2
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How bout one? Have you tried anything so far?

An easy one with the command line..

Code:
sleep 10m; mplayer gomovesong.ogg
 
Old 12-29-2016, 07:21 PM   #3
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No need. When your beer is empty, it's natural to get up and move around. Just adjust your distance to the 'fridge.
 
Old 12-29-2016, 07:40 PM   #4
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http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ml#post5241351
 
Old 12-29-2016, 07:51 PM   #5
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On my RHEL-6 clone, Preferences->Keyboard has a "Typing Break" tab that allows you to set up an enforced break.
 
  


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