x idle monitor

I recently came across x idle monitor, a program that has made a huge difference in how I measure my time spent away from the computer. As someone who frequently takes breaks, it's important for me to have an accurate record of when I've stepped away from my workstation. This simple idle time monitor utilizes the idle time from X windows and logs it when it exceeds a programmable threshold.

Typically, the program uses the Xss (X Screen Saver) extension of the X server to poll for how long the user has been idle. Once the idle time reaches a configurable threshold, the last non-idle time is logged. As soon as the user becomes non-idle again, that time is logged as well.

Additionally, x idle monitor offers a range of customizable options. Users can specify the log file to append to, the idle threshold in seconds, the X server to connect to, and more. The program also permits users to run in daemon mode in the background and lock file to use in daemon mode.

Overall, I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for an efficient and user-friendly way to monitor their idle time. It comes with a help menu and version string, making it easy to navigate even for beginners. While it may not be the most groundbreaking software out there, it certainly gets the job done!