Make sure you know EXACTLY what the app does first!

I downloaded this app to help me take breaks regularly becuase I know I tend to marathon study for hours which ends up with me losing efficiency over time. Like another app that I like a lot - Self-Control - this one is inflexible in its purpose. What I mean is, when you have scheduled a break that has started, you can not close the app down before the break is over or change the settings if you don’t like how it’s going. If you know this is what you want - to not be able to use your computer at all while the break is going on - then this app does what it’s supposed to do. I knew the concept was to force me away from my computer for a total computer break, but I didn’t realize it woudl take my computer hostage where I couldn’t use at all during the break it even if I wanted to. I tried to tweak the settings to force me to realize it was time for a break and strongly encourage me to step way, but still use my computer for checking e-mail, or for fun and relaxing activities if I wanted to. So, if anybody is thinking along those lines, this app is not a good choice for that purpose. The only true complaint I have (regardless of my original goal) is that I tried to shut my computer down during the break and it paralyzed all of the operations of my computer. For me, I won’t go for any app that keeps me from doing basic commands on my compuer. Again, this review is biased toward wanting an app that is ultimaltey different then what this app even claimed to be, so this review is moslty just FYI to those who think like I do.

ladysarah1985 about Time Out - Break Reminders