Chrome: We’ve discussed the 20-20-20 Rule before, where every 20 minutes you take a 20 second break and look at an object 20 feet away to relieve eyestrain and rest your eyes. The 20 Cubed add-on for Chrome will automatically remind you to take those breaks so you don’t have to set your own timer. More »
Switching on data roaming when you head overseas is almost always a bad idea, as you’ll pay a small fortune more often than not. From today, Optus is trying to cut down bill rage by sending an SMS to contract customers when they first use roaming, to ensure they’re aware of any potential expenses. More »
According to Google-focused blog Google Operating System, Google is retiring the Google Web Alerts and replacing it with the comprehensive alert this week. With this change, Google Alerts will no longer be able to monitor when something appears in the top 20 results for a Google Web search only. More »
Windows only: Freeware notification utility Big Stretch Reminder prompts you at regular intervals to get off the PC and take a break — a handy way to help prevent RSI or just give your mind a break. More »
Windows only: Scott’s Gmail Alert 4.0 is a feature-packed Google Calendar and Gmail notification tool, offering great looks and a wide array of customisable options, including the ability to only schedule notifications only during pre-defined times. Distractions begone! More »
Once you’re active in Google Wave, you want to know when something new happens there – even if you don’t have Wave open in your browser. These notifier tools monitor your Wave inbox, letting you know you’ve got new and changed waves. More »
Windows: If you’re a fan of the website monitoring service Pingdom, they’ve released a handy desktop alert app to put site updates in your system tray. More »
iPhone/iPod touch: We thought RunPee was a clever site and iPhone app that picks dull movie moments for bathroom breaks. The iPhone app can now store your chosen movies for offline use and quietly vibrate an alert at break times. More »
