Thread: shut down to stretch....?

hi
i have a neck & back problem that isn't helped by a)being a sheep farmer & b) doing a far bit of computer work. my physio has told me of a way of setting up my pc or getting some sort of software which can set the pc to hibernate every 30...40..etc minutes so that you can't use it for a minute or 2 (ensuring that everything is saved & safe, & you then leave your desk to stretch or get a cuppa etc....any ideas folks
cheers
lloydie

Normally my wife starts ranting and raving after I`m on the computer for more than 30 minutes ... so I don`t have your problem

Check this website about switching of the computer after a certain time.
http://www.nyu.edu/fcm/cesfaq.htm

dear ferret
thanks for that, i've made the recommended power options & i'm sure that will help. interesting to see if anybody is aware of other techniques/software
cheers
lloydie

Found this but never used it. http://www.autoshutdowntimer.com/ . Same as Ferret, have a lovely wife who is a great 'timer'...

dear fabler
that's really helpful, thanks for the link.
have great wife too, but only so much i can expect her to do when it comes to keeping my head out of the computer
cheers
lloydie