Idle CPU Automatic Shutdown

In the eventuality that you habitually shut down your computer when you are not using it and want to make sure you do not forget about it, then one alternative would be to create a task scheduler job. This task does not monitor your PC but rather powers it off at the specified time.

Features:

• Monitors CPU activity


• Automatically turns off the computer when CPU is under 10% for 10 seconds


• No setup or configuration required


• Minimalistic interface


• Start and stop counter functionality

The application, Idle CPU Automatic Shutdown, is a very small piece of software designed to monitor the CPU activity and automatically turn off the computer when the central processing unit is under 10% usage for more than 10 seconds. It does not require any setup or configuration; you can start using it as soon as you download it to your computer.

Specifications:

• File: IdleCPUAutomaticShutdown.exe


• Publisher: Szabados Laszlo


• Price: FREE


• Supports Windows Operating System

Upon launch, you are greeted with a clean, minimalistic window that displays the CPU usage in percentages and the idle counter. The app does not support any form of minimize, requiring you to keep it open alongside other applications. It could have been more convenient if it allowed minimizing to the Tray for less intrusion.

While it is a simple program, it lacks settings to specify parameters for shutting down. The primary function of the application is to shut down the computer and does not offer additional functions like sleep, hibernate, or reboot. However, it can be useful when you need to ensure the PC powers off after completing a task that does not require your input, such as exporting photos or downloading patches.

If you prefer more control over the automatic shutdown process to ensure the computer is turned off when not in use, consider using Idle CPU Automatic Shutdown for this task.