shutDownAgent

Chances are you’re too busy that you even forget to shut down the computer after you’re done using it. On the bright side of things, there are an abundance of methods through which you automate even this simple operation. A suitable example here is shutDownAgent, letting you define shutdown parameters.

First of all, the application saves you the entire time and effort required to go through a setup process, meaning it can be used directly from a thumb drive on other computers. This doesn’t affect stability of the target PC, because registry entries are not altered in the process. Just make sure that .NET Framework is on the computer you use.

A pretty compact window shows up on launch, with a variety of parameters, all linked to how the computer can power off without your direct intervention. There’s a list of processes to choose from, various time details, whether or not to wait for other processes, power off the monitor during timing, and more.

Although it can seem like too many variables to handle, the whole operation is divided into two sections. One of them means the PC shuts down at a specific date and time, while the other monitors one or more running processes, and closes your PC whenever processes end.

There’s the possibility to have the system powered off, or rebooted, whereas shutdown can be forcefully performed. Be sure to have all data saved by the time your computer is about to shut down. To quickly set up parameters, a neat trick is to assign a hotkey command to the program’s shortcut, making it accessible from any explorer location.

On an ending note, shutDownAgent is a straightforward tool you can use to worry less that you fall asleep while your computer uses power for no reason. It can be set to monitor a particular task, thus turning the PC off when nothing important is happening, or simply at a specific date and time.