autoshutdown

AutoShutdown is a Windows system shutdown manager. The software provides unattended control for a Windows PC: shutdown, restart, logoff, standby or hibernate your computer based on date/time, idle computer time, hot keys or a manually triggered command. AutoShutdown can also monitor battery level in a notebook computer and act while there is still power available. Systems running Windows 2000 and XP can have AutoShutdown also automatically lock the workstation, securing your work. Different hot key combinations can be set up for each function, to allow quick access to each function.

CV AutoShutDown description
AutoShutDown is a small simple tool created so you could close your computer at a certain time. AutoShutDown is a small simple tool created so you could close your computer at a certain time.

For example if you are downloading something, and it will be done in an hour. Andyou will not be at home for the next 6 hours. You would set the computer to close in 11⁄2 hours maybe. It would be a waste to have the computer running an extra 41⁄2 hours doing nothing.

Here are some key features of "AutoShutDown":

· You can choose between shutdown and restart,
· You can also choose between, entering the number of minutes before the computer should shutdown/restart, or enter a time of day.
· The abort button will allow you to abort a current shutdown/restart.
· The Close ASD feature will close AutoShutDown after you have initialized a shutdown/restart.
· The Minimize dialog is a smart feature that will minimize the shutdown.exe dialog box, when a restart/shutdown is initialized.
· Select time of day allows you to fast select a standard time for the computer to shutdown/restart.

SS AutoShutdown description
AutoShutdown automates the shutdown / reboot / power off / log off of your computer. AutoShutdown is a small, simple, easy-to-use and reliable application that automates the shutdown / reboot / power off / log off of your computer. The program can be setup to activate at any specified time or at the end of any specified process.

Instant shutdown / reboot / power off / log off is possible from the tray men .

If you want to start AutoShutdown automatically at windows startup please copy the program (or its shortcut) to the windows startup folder.

Notes:
· Power off option works only if your computer supports the power off feature .
· Log off option works only if your windows version supports log off .
· The force if hung option for program termination is available only in windows NT/2000.
· Beep option plays the default sound event at activation if your pc has a sound card, else it just beeps

MW Autoshutdown description
Ever had a situation where you needed to shut down you computer at a certain time and you were not going to be in front of it? Ever had a situation where you needed to shut down you computer at a certain time and you were not going to be in front of it?

Or waiting for that download is going to take longer then youre willing to stand in front of your computer to finish to turn your computer off?

Then this program could be very useful for you too.

Here are some key features of "MW Autoshutdown":

· Really easy to use
· tasktray access to features
· clears recycle bin and temp folder on shutdown (if asked)
· quick do NOW options
· shutdown/restart/logoff when youre not there
· does NOT allow programs to hang the system active on shutdown

RGS AutoShutDown description
RGS-AutoShutDown is an application that lets you shut down your PC automatically at any time you want. RGS-AutoShutDown is an application that lets you shut down your PC automatically at any time you want.

RGS-AutoShutDown is ideal for closing down your PC after a long download or an upload, or after viewing a movie. And you dont have to be near the PC!

Segetronics AutoShutDown can be a very useful tool which helps you save on your energy bill and increase the useful life of your PC.

You can set auto shut down to switch off your PC after 3 hours knowing fully well youd be asleep but preventing your PC from staying on for more than is necessary.

Auto shut down can be set to shut down your PC after a task has completed.

In conjunction with your PCs wake up alarm, your PC can switch on automatically to update your antivirus software and then shut down automatically without your intervention.

Here are some key features of "Segetronics AutoShutDown":

· Includes a new scheduler application which allows you to schedule up to five different actions i.e ShutDown, Restart, Hibernate, Run Program, Reminder.
· Can be used as a reminder, a wake up alarm (playing your favourite song)
· It puts power management commands within your easy reach via "Quick Links" Menu.
· Actions can now be scheduled for over 24 hours away with the option to set recurrence
· Native support for Windows Vista
· Takes advantage of Microsofts Dot Net Framework.


Limitations:

· Enabled the expiration warning balloon tip
· Elimination of expiry date

Thread::Pool contains group of threads for performing similar jobs.

SYNOPSIS

use Thread::Pool;
$pool = Thread::Pool->new(
{
optimize => cpu, # default: memory

pre => sub {shift; print "starting worker with @_n",
do => sub {shift; print "doing job for @_n"; reverse @_},
post => sub {shift; print "stopping worker with @_n",

stream => sub {shift; print "streamline with @_n",

monitor => sub { print "monitor with @_n",
pre_post_monitor_only => 0, # default: 0 = also for "do"

checkpoint => sub { print "checkpointingn" },
frequency => 1000,

autoshutdown => 1, # default: 1 = yes

workers => 10, # default: 1
maxjobs => 50, # default: 5 * workers
minjobs => 5, # default: maxjobs / 2
},
qw(a b c) # parameters to "pre" and "post" routine
);

$pool->job( qw(d e f) ); # not interested in result

$jobid = $pool->job( qw(g h i) );
@result = $pool->result( $jobid ); # wait for result to be ready

$jobid = $pool->job( qw(j k l) );
@result = $pool->result_dontwait( $jobid ); # do _not_ wait for result

@result = $pool->waitfor( qw(m n o) ); # submit and wait for result

$pool->add; # add worker(s)
$pool->remove; # remove worker(s)
$pool->workers( 10 ); # adapt number of workers
$pool->join; # wait for all removed worker threads to finish

$workers = $pool->workers;
$todo = $pool->todo;
$removed = $pool->removed;

$pool->maxjobs( 100 ); # adapt or (de-)activate job throttling
$pool->minjobs( 10 );

$pool->autoshutdown( 1 ); # shutdown when object is destroyed
$pool->shutdown; # wait until all jobs done
$pool->abort; # finish current job and remove all workers

$done = $pool->done; # simple thread-use statistics
$notused = $pool->notused;

Thread::Pool->remove_me; # inside "do" only

UrAlarm description
A free software that enables you remember you important times UrAlarm is a free software that enables you remember you important times and you can also use this program to perform autoshutdown of your computer at a specific time

When you use this program to alert you it will alert you by a sound and anmated flash movie that display alert message and you can edit the alert message easily and also you can change the sound

UrAlarm provides you with an amazing catalog of desktop flash clocks.

Requirements:

· Adobe flash player 7

LabControl lets you view the state of your computer lab with visual icons "realtime" and provides outstanding online management options for all the computers in your lab. With built-in remote admin utility, you can use any computer in yor lab just like you are sitting in front of that computer. But this is just a start; LabControl has many other online management options that range from file transfers to setting sound volume.

Locking computers (a locked computer cannot be used until it is unlocked), WakeonLan and AutoShutdown idle computers are also supported. With a very easy to use interface (just right click on a computers icon and select an operation from the popup menu), LabControl will be the most useful employee in your Lab.

LabControl is powerful, stable and configurable. Just setup client software on the computers you want to control, then run LabControls built-in network scanner once, and the power is in your hands.

WINner Tweak is a tools suite for tweaking, optimizing and tuning of Windows XP/2003/2000. It helps you increase performance and manage your system using various tweaks and utilities for settings including Windows, Hardware, Security, Network and Software.

WINner Tweak is a useful tool that allows you to tweak your pc , giving you in this way an increased performance.

·Here are some key features of "WINner Tweak SE":

Disc Cleaner - increase the disk space by cleaning up unneeded temp and obsolete files.

·Registry Cleaner - utility for system registry backup and cleanup.Registry Cleaner will scan your entire registry for any invalid entries and provides a list of the errors found.

·Shortcut Cleaner - clean-up your PC from shortcuts pointing nowhere.

·Uninstall Manager - with this utility you can remove installed software and easily manage your programs uninstallers options.

·Start-Up Manager - it is the best way to handle Windows autorun programs. It provides tools to add new, view and edit, disable/enable and remove the items from Windows start-up process to optimize it in best way.

·Pop-Up Blocker - gives you ability to stop Internet Explorer pop-ups and manage the list of blocked sites.

·Internet Cache Analyzer - helps you protect your Internet privacy by erasing internet cache entries. Gives you extended information about each cache item. Also you can export cache entries list to text file or to Microsoft Excel.

·Password Generator - it helps you to create random passwords highly secure and extremely difficult to crack. You can use optional combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation symbols.

·Folder Protector (Windows XP/2003 only) -you can lock folders with password on your hard drive. You can Add/Remove protection using folder context menu and choosing "Folder Protector" option.

·Folder Drive - you can create pseudo disk drive(s). Just specify folder where you want create disk drive, choose drive letter and click on the "Create Folder Drive" button.

·File Shredder - securely destroys (shreds) sensitive and private files beyond recovery. Simply drag and drop files to the File Shredder . Your sensitive files will be gone for good and nobody will be able to recover your business plans, personal files, photos or confidential letters.

·System Backup - creates backup of most Windows settings (Desktop settings, Color settings, Mouse and Keyboard configuration, Dial-Up configuration, Internet Explorer settings, Outlook Express accounts, etc.)

·Autoshutdown - is a Windows system shutdown manager. The utility provides unattended control for a Windows PC: shutdown, restart, logoff, standby your computer based on time. Autoshutdown can automatically lock the workstation, securing your work. Also autoshutdown can run some application that you have chosen.


New useful feature is the ability to import and export tweak configuration.

The import and export feature enables to create an export file, that contains specifically selected settings and tweaks.This export file can later be imported into WINner Tweak on the same computer, or to another computer with WINner Tweak.

Additionally, you can use configuration export feature to create a template, which can be used to configure multiple computers with the same configuration settings, excluding machine- and system-specific information.

Limitations:

· 15 days trial

TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that let you fine-tune every aspect of your computers operating system and Web browser. The RAM Idle program manages the free memory that is available to run Windows programs. It prevents performance from degrading as you swap files and programs in and out of memory. The AutoShutdown program lets you suspend, hibernate, or shut down your computer after a specified period of time. In addition to saving resources, this program keeps your system more secure by making it unavailable to unauthorized people. The CD AutoRun is an extension of Windows CD and DVD autorun features, giving you additional options for starting programs or listening to music. The Virtual Desktop program lets you run as many as four custom-designed desktop configurations simultaneously, allowing you to tailor your computer screen to your mood and your work requirements. The suite gives you a complete picture of all aspects of your computers hardware, including detailed information about your motherboard, processor, video card, memory, hard disk and network.

TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that let you fine-tune every aspect of your computers operating system and Web browser.

The RAM Idle program manages the free memory that is available to run Windows programs.

It prevents performance from degrading as you swap files and programs in and out of memory.TweakNow PowerPack 2006 Standard is a software that allows you to tweak programs.

The AutoShutdown program lets you suspend, hibernate, or shut down your computer after a specified period of time. In addition to saving resources, this program keeps your system more secure by making it unavailable to unauthorized people.

The CD AutoRun is an extension of Windows CD and DVD autorun features, giving you additional options for starting programs or listening to music.

The Virtual Desktop program lets you run as many as four custom-designed desktop configurations simultaneously, allowing you to tailor your computer screen to your mood and your work requirements.

The suite gives you a complete picture of all aspects of your computers hardware, including detailed information about your motherboard, processor, video card, memory, hard disk and network.

Limitations:

· 30 days trial

TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that let you fine-tune every aspect of your computers operating system and Web browser.

The RAM Idle program manages the free memory that is available to run Windows programs.

It prevents performance from degrading as you swap files and programs in and out of memory. The AutoShutdown program lets you suspend, hibernate, or shut down your computer after a specified period of time.

In addition to saving resources, this program keeps your system more secure by making it unavailable to unauthorized people.TweakNow PowerPack 2006 Professional is a software that allows you to tweck programs.

The CD AutoRun is an extension of Windows CD and DVD autorun features, giving you additional options for starting programs or listening to music.

The Virtual Desktop program lets you run as many as four custom-designed desktop configurations simultaneously, allowing you to tailor your computer screen to your mood and your work requirements.

The suite gives you a complete picture of all aspects of your computers hardware, including detailed information about your motherboard, processor, video card, memory, hard disk and network.

Limitations:

· 15 days trial