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DeskRest 1.15.0: Finally, Breaks That Work With Your Actual Work Life

The DeskRest Community: Building Healthier Work Habits Together

Join the DeskRest Discord community where real users share proven strategies, support each other, and get direct access to the developer.

One Year of DeskRest: What We've Learned About Healthier Mac Work Habits

After 39 updates and a year of user feedback, we've discovered what truly works for healthier Mac work habits—and what doesn't.

DeskRest is Now Available in the Mac App Store

Making workplace wellness accessible to millions of Mac users with Apple's trusted platform.

DeskRest vs Stretchly - How DeskRest Solves Stretchly's Limitations

Compare break reminder apps designed for modern Mac workflows and see the difference

DeskRest Launches in Mac App Store September 16th (Pre-Order Now Available)

DeskRest officially arrives in the Mac App Store on September 16th, 2025, bringing intelligent break reminders and workplace wellness to even more Mac users.

DeskRest vs Time Out - Modern Break Reminder Alternative 2025

Experience the next generation of break reminders built for today's hybrid work environment.

Best Break Reminder Apps for the Mac

Discover the best break reminder apps for Mac users who want to protect their health without disrupting their workflow.

DeskRest 1.13.0: Meeting Detection Gets the Upgrade It Deserved

Say goodbye to false interruptions from security cameras or background devices – now you get precision professional protection that adapts to your specific workspace setup.

Why Computer Work Exhausts You More Than Physical Labor (And What to Do About It)

Discover why computer work leaves you exhausted despite being "easy" and learn science-backed strategies to restore your mental energy throughout the workday.

DeskRest 1.12.0: Your Wellness Journey, Visualized

Stop wondering if you're actually improving your workplace wellness habits. DeskRest 1.12.0 shows you with hard data.

DeskRest 1.11.0: Siri Shortcuts Integration and German Language Support

DeskRest 1.11.0 transforms workplace wellness with voice-controlled Siri Shortcuts that let you manage breaks without breaking concentration. Complete German localization ensures our international users experience DeskRest in their native language.

Intelligent Breaks Without Compromising Your Privacy

DeskRest intelligently detects meetings and video content without ever accessing your camera, microphone, or personal data. Smart productivity that respects your privacy by design.

Why Smart Students Take Breaks: The Counter-Intuitive Path to Academic Excellence

Discover why the most successful students embrace strategic micro-breaks and how 'break guilt' is sabotaging academic performance. Learn the counter-intuitive truth about rest and productivity in academic success.

Stop Back Pain, Eye Strain & Stress: 5 Apps That Actually Work

Discover 5 powerful apps that solve real workplace wellness problems. From smart break reminders to intelligent sleep tracking, find practical solutions for modern work challenges.

DeskRest 1.10.0: Keyboard Shortcuts for Seamless Break Control

Keyboard shortcuts that let you control your break schedule without breaking your flow state. Manage breaks, timers, and productivity seamlessly – all from your keyboard.

Pomodoro But For Your Health: Why DeskRest is the Wellness-First Productivity Method

The Pomodoro Technique revolutionized productivity in 1987, but it wasn't designed for our screen-heavy modern workday. Discover how wellness-first productivity methods like DeskRest are evolving time management to prioritize your health while maintaining peak performance.

DeskRest 1.9.0: Complete Redesign + Clock Out Notes Feature

DeskRest 1.9.0 features a complete settings redesign and introduces Clock Out Notes - capture important thoughts during your digital wind-down without breaking work-life boundaries or opening other apps.

DeskRest 1.8.0: "Clock Out" - DeskRest's New Feature to Help You Actually Leave Work at Work

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Breaks: What It's Really Doing to Your Career

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

DeskRest 1.7.0: Seamless Break Integration and Enhanced Control

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

Forget the 8-Hour Workday: How Micro-Breaks Are Revolutionizing Office Productivity

Micro-breaks (30 seconds to 5 minutes) are revolutionizing workplace productivity by replacing traditional continuous work patterns with strategic short pauses that prevent mental fatigue and boost output quality.

DeskRest 1.5.0: Smarter Breaks That Respect Your Focus

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

The Hidden Dangers of Working From Home (And How to Overcome Them)

Discover eight hidden dangers of working from home and practical solutions to protect your health and productivity.

DeskRest 1.4.0: Your Breaks, Your Style

Transform your work breaks with DeskRest 1.4.0, featuring fully customizable break screens that let you create the perfect environment for your rejuvenating moments away from work.

Understanding Digital Eye Strain: Causes and Symptoms

Discover how extended screen time affects your eye health and learn to recognize the warning signs of digital eye strain - a modern challenge affecting millions of digital device users worldwide.

DeskRest 1.3.0: Smarter Break Detection for Video Content

DeskRest 1.3.0 introduces smart break detection that automatically schedules reminders around your video content.

The Art of the Power Break: 7 Types of Breaks That Recharge Your Brain

Discover seven strategic power breaks designed to boost your productivity and mental clarity at work, from quick movement sessions to mindful moments.

Beyond Coffee: Energy Boosters to Get You Through the Workday

Discover practical alternatives to coffee for maintaining energy throughout your workday, from hydration and movement to nutrition and mindfulness techniques.

How to Improve Your Well-Being While Working

In today's fast-paced work environment, productivity is often prioritized over personal well-being. Learn how to maintain a sustainable balance and boost your productivity.

The 20-20-20 Method: How a Simple Rule Can Revolutionize Your Workday

Discover the game-changing approach to eye strain relief that's taking the workplace by storm. Learn how this simple rule can boost your productivity and well-being.