Portable FadeTop

Portable FadeTop is a lightweight software application designed with a single goal in mind: to remind you to take breaks from your computer by fading your desktop into a user-defined color at fixed time intervals.

The advantages of being portable

This is the portable version of the program and it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.
You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to activate visual break reminders on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

Unobtrusive running mode

Portable FadeTop runs quietly in the system tray until called upon when it reveals several configuration settings to tinker with. You can enable or disable the automatic fading options and trigger the process by simply selecting the “Show Fader” option.

Simple-to-handle parameters

The program gives you the possibility to specify the fading time, enter the duration, alter the opacity, pick the desired color, as well as change the text color and size. Additionally, you can make the utility automatically block the fading process when a program that runs in a full screen mode is activated.
Portable FadeTop displays the current time right in the middle of your screen when the option is activated and applies the fading effect in real-time. Tests revealed that the tool carries out a task quickly and without errors. It leaves a minimal footprint on system resources, so your computer performance is not burdened.

Bottom line

All things considered, Portable FadeTop offers a simple yet efficient software solution when it comes to helping you use a visual break reminder, and is suitable for all types of users, regardless of their experience level.