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Disable Auto-Termination Of Applications That Block Windows 8 Shutdown [Tip]

You may know that Windows 8 comes with an auto-quit applications feature that looks for all active console & GUI based applications at system shutdown and restart, and forcibly closes them. Although this feature helps you quickly quit all those applications and processes, which are stuck in deadlock or livelocks, you often require to save [...] (more…)

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PowerSave Lite: Schedule Shutdown/ Reboot Sessions For PC & Programs

Power management options in new computer machines and operating systems, like Windows 7, are a great way for saving on hefty electricity bills. Most of the time, we leave our computers running 24/7. However, what if you want to schedule the computer to turn off at a particular time? There are various software available to [...] (more…)

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NPowerTray: System Tray Shortcut For Windows 8 Power Options

Since the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 got released, there have been a lot of complaints from users related to different menu’s and options missing or moved to new locations. For instance, the Shutdown options, which were accessible from the Start Orb in Windows 7, now require you to first open the Settings menu of [...] (more…)

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Reduce Computer Turn Off Time With Speed Up Shutdown

Sometimes, you might have noticed that your PC takes a lot of time to shutdown, which can be a bit annoying when you have to quickly leave and don’t want to leave your PC running, or shut it down improperly by taking the plug out. What you can do to decrease the shutdown time, is [...] (more…)

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Smart PC Locker Pro: Shutdown PC After Set Number Of Invalid Login Attempts & More

Screen locks come in handy in situations when you are working on some important files containing sensitive information, and have to leave your PC for some reason, for instance, making coffee. What you can do is use the default Windows Logoff function that locks your computer screen and lets you activate it only when you [...] (more…)

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Chameleon Shutdown Lets You Automate Shutdown With Multiple Conditions

Chameleon Shutdown allows users to Shutdown, Restart, Sleep, Hibernate, Lock and Log off their PC either at once, or according to some parameters. You can define the action, edit conditions and when those conditions are met, the application will automatically perform the pre-defined action. You can even set multiple conditions and use And/Or logical conditions [...] (more…)

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Remotely Control Your PC via Twitter With TwitControl

Back in July, Aatif covered an application called Airytec Switch Off which lets you remotely control your PC via mobile or from any other computer located on remote location.  The application works seamlessly but a specific port has to be forwarded to control system and to execute some basic Windows functions. Today we discovered another [...] (more…)

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TaskmgrPro Shutdown Scheduler Integrates With Windows Task Manager To Schedule System Shutdown

TaskmgrPro Shutdown Scheduler is an application which integrates with Windows Task Manager to let users schedule Windows shutdown and other related functions such as Restart, Hibernate, Windows Logoff, Lock, and Monitor Off/On. You can set a timer to trigger the specified functions and let it forcibly close all the running application after the countdown ends. (more…)

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MF Shutdown Manager: Schedule System Shutdown, Restart, Hibernate & Perform Other Related Tasks

Scheduling system shutdown and other system functions comes in handy especially when you’re downloading or installing a big package which doesn’t require much attention but a lot of time. In such situations, MF Shutdown Manager may lend a helping hand to schedule system shutdown, locking workstation, system restart, hibernate, toggle monitor off/on and lot more. [...] (more…)

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Prevent Automatic System Actions With Don’t Sleep

There are some programs which will try to restart your computer automatically after getting installed or updated. Don’t Sleep can help prevent such automatic occurrences. With this portable tool you can block automatic standby, hibernation, shutdown, log off, screensaver, and monitor turn-off. (more…)

Prevent Your Ubuntu System From Accidental Shutdown/Reboot

Well, if you are  a command line geek then you  have probably often entered the wrong commands many times, some of which could lead to accidental shutdown/restart. Molly-Guard is a command line script which prevents you from accidentally shutting down or rebooting your Ubuntu system. (more…)

Disable Install Updates And Shutdown Option In Windows 7/Vista

If any updates have been downloaded and are available for your Windows operating system then you see the Install Updates and Shut Down popup notification option before shutting down the computer, but what if you don’t need this option even if the updates are available. Below I have explained the step by step process to [...] (more…)

How To Schedule System Shutdown With Shutdown Agent

Are you in need of a good tool which can shutdown, restart, or logoff your system according to a schedule? If yes, then your search should end now. You can try a free and user-friendly software, Shutdown Agent which lets you schedule the shutdown, restart, suspend, hibernate, and logout events for your computer. It resides in the [...] (more…)

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Quick Shutdown/Restart Windows With Desktop Shortcuts

Remember the tip we covered last year on speeding the Windows Shutdown process, it was too complicated for novice users and quite risky since it involves editing of registry. If you are an impatient person who can’t wait a minute for the Windows to shutdown properly, then you must be looking for a much easier [...] (more…)

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Auto ShutDown Windows At A Specific Date Or Time

Editor’s Notes: Auto shut down is one important feature that Windows OS lack. It would be great if Microsoft adds support for Auto Shutdown in Windows 7. It will surely save the burden of having to use 3rd party tools for such basic function. Do you want to shut down your computer at a specific [...] (more…)