Download Free Shutdown Timer To Schedule Windows Shutdown Using CPU, Memory and Network Conditions

There could be many occasion that you would like to schedule PC shutdown at a predefined intervals or under certain conditions without relying on manual reset. Even though there are many solutions out there but in case you are still looking around, here is a simple utility that you can try. Named as Shutdown Timer, it is a free utility that enables users to configure the way of shutting down or restart the PC either by ways of specifying the time, CPU, memory or even network conditions.

Once install and launch the utility, users will be brought to a simple interface. Basically there are few options ranging from Time, CPU, Memory and Network options available for selection. On the main menu, users can directly configure the time and date on when the system is intended to be powered down, which is quite straight forward as similar to other utilities in the market. To make it more powerful, the Shutdown Timer can even be configured by monitoring CPU, memory or network condition and it will be turned off when the predefined threshold is reached. For instance, under CPU options, users are allowed to set the CPU percentage as well as CPU temperature condition and once those thresholds are met, it will trigger a power shutdown. Similarly to Memory and Network options, there is a way to activate these triggering modes that make it suitable for various applications and usages. And not only limited to shutdown, the utility can even be set to hibernate, standby, restart, logoff or lock the PC screen depending on own preference.

Consumed around 4.5MB of your hard disk space, Shutdown Timer is compatible to run with any Windows Operating Systems for more effective work with proper power saving towards greener environment.

Download Shutdown Timer (32-bit): shutdownTimer_setup_2_5.exe

Download Shutdown Timer (64-bit): shutdownTimer64_setup_2_5.exe

Wave 4 Live: New Messenger

Quietly slipping through news on Wednesday was the announcement by Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, regarding the new Messenger service coming soon in Windows Live “Wave 4”. The new service is touted as being all about connectivity and sharing via the cloud by incorporating social networking and other features.

Tabbed chat – The new messenger will provide tabbed chat windows allowing users to consolidate their chat windows into one, helping to avoid desktop clutter.

HD video chat – Another feature being introduced is the ability to use HD video via a capable HD webcam.

Social and cloud connectivity – Microsoft hopes to integrate services through Messenger to allow users to aggregate things like updates, photos, Hotmail and Facebook messages into one place. Messenger will also be integrated more into websites using a service called Messenger Connect.

Search integration – Bing will be strongly incorporated in the new service allowing users to run searches directly through Messenger using Microsoft’s Bing.

Mobile support – The new Messenger will also be making its way onto devices that users can carry with them. Windows Phone 7 should be receiving messenger as well as the iPhone.

From the looks of things (screenshot above) Microsoft seems to lean more towards the Metro UI (Zune Interface) with every step they take. I think this is a good indication that future services, including Windows 8, will be based on the Metro UI.

Here is a video that shows some of the new features and explains how they will make the Messenger experience even better.

Here is the link to the preview website for the new Live service, However, last few times I checked, It was down.

Sources: Techradar, PCmag