Smart breaks for a healthier, more productive workday
DeskDetour is a FREE desktop app that reminds you to take regular breaks—reducing eye strain, boosting well-being, and keeping your health and work in perfect balance.
🎉 6 downloads and counting!
Why DeskDetour?
We often get lost in deep work, forgetting to take breaks—leading to eye strain and a stiff body over time. DeskDetour ensures you stay healthy with regular, timely reminders.
1
View Break
Reminds you every 20 minutes to look 20 feet away for 20 seconds—reducing eye strain and promoting better vision health.
2
Move Break
Notifies you every hour to take a 2-minute movement break—helping break the prolonged sitting cycle and boosting your overall health.
Is DeskDetour for me? Yes, if you:
Spend long hours working on a computer.
Want to improve your eye health and overall well-being.
Have myopia and want to prevent it from worsening.
Love FREE, minimalist tools that help you stay productive.
🎉 6 downloads and counting!
Features designed for a perfect work-health balance
Discover tools that help you care for your eyes and body, stay productive, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- View break reminder
- Move break reminder
- Idle detection, auto-pause, and auto-resume
- Hands free operation - install and forget
Hi, it's Alamin 👋
I've been working on computers for over a decade, and recently, I realized it was taking a toll on my health.
I tried counteracting the effects by hitting the gym and exercising at home—which helped—but I still felt tension and pain in various parts of my body, and my vision was worsening.
I needed a solution that would ensure I took regular breaks during long work sessions. That led to the creation of DeskDetour, designed to:
- Help you take regular breaks for better vision and overall well-being.
- Let you stay productive without compromising your health.
I am a Top Rated Plus developer on Upwork, with over $40K in earnings. Many clients trust me to build their software. In recent years, I've developed apps that generate multi-million-dollar revenue.
What is Desk Detour?
Desk Detour is a productivity tool designed to promote eye health and physical well-being during long work sessions. It reminds you to take regular 20-second viewing breaks every 20 minutes and 2-minute movement breaks every hour for better vision and overall health.
Can I use Desk Detour for free?
Yes, Desk Detour is completely free to use. However, if you find the app helpful and would like to support its development, you can make an optional donation.
Do I need to manually set up Desk Detour every time I work?
No, once installed, Desk Detour runs in the background and starts automatically when you sign-in to the computer and reminds you to take breaks without requiring any input from you.
How does Desk Detour track my breaks?
Desk Detour tracks your work time and automatically notifies you when it's time for a view or move break. The timer resets and adjusts according to your activity.
Does Desk Detour work on all operating systems?
Desk Detour is available on macOS and Windows, with plans for additional platforms in the future.
Can I customize the break reminders?
Currently, Desk Detour offers fixed work and break times, but future updates will include more customization options for break frequency and duration.
Why do I see a warning when downloading or opening Desk Detour on Windows?
Windows Defender SmartScreen may warn you because Desk Detour is a new app and hasn't built a trust reputation yet. This can happen:
- In Microsoft Edge, during the download.
- Or in Windows, when opening the app for the first time.
This warning is common for new apps and doesn't mean Desk Detour is unsafe.
How to proceed safely:
1. If downloading in Edge, click “Keep” → then “Keep anyway.”
2. If Windows blocks it when opening, click “More info” → then “Run anyway.”
Always download Desk Detour from the official website to ensure safety.
Prioritize your health with regular breaks
Get started with DeskDetour and transform your work routine—improve your vision, stay active, and work healthier starting today.
🎉 6 downloads and counting!