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This handy program is a PC timer that can shut down, log off, or force your computer to hibernate. It works either as a countdown timer, or set up like an alarm clock. When the proper time is reached, SwitchOff shuts down all open applications and performs its task. You can configure it to operate daily, weekly, or for a single occurrence. The interface is basic, but well organized. It features a small memory footprint and stable operation. A simple Web interface allows you to operate it from anywhere on the Internet. You can set it to operate minimized on the desktop or as a Windows service. Anyone needing a PC timer will find this program a useful addition to their system.Publisher's Description
From Airytec:
Switch Off is a lightweight easy-to-use tray-based system utility that could automatically shutdown, suspend or hibernate your system. This could cut your electricity bills and save the Environment by lowering your PC power consumption. It could also disconnect dial-up and VPN connections to cut your Internet service bills as well. Build-in operation set could be easily extended by adding your own scripts. Automation options allows you to schedule all operations daily, weekly, past specified time or when PC becomes idle.
Utility has user-friendly intuitive interface designed to seamlessly integrate into your Vista or Windows 7 system and to provide quick access to all operations through the system tray icon. Simple password protected Web interface allows you to initiate operations remotely from any computer or mobile (cell) phone with Web browser installed. Utility features small system and resource requirements, needs no additional frameworks or libraries to operate, works when either user is logged on or not.
What's new in this version: Version 3.4.1 adds event logging capability.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 194 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 10 votes
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"Great, safe, fast"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
Doesn't get in the way of your computer system
Cons
Wish there was a log of shutdown events
Summary
Sometimes the least complicated programs for your PC are the best, and Switch Off is one of those. It's easy to configure and isn't a big, ugly resource hog. It does one thing and it does it very well. I like to use it to automatically turn off the computer after a long virus scan or when I'm backing my my files. You set the timer for less than it takes for your task to complete, uncheck the "force applications to close" box, and
Switch Off will shut down your computer once the job is complete. Cool. -
"Does what it says"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
Simple to use and easily adjustable to most needs
Cons
Having the occasion blip running Win7 whereby it has crashed a few times.. once whilst I had set to sleep the pc and fell asleep "at the wheel" so to speak... I woke up 7hrs later to find the pc still up and wide awake.. unlike me. I haven't had time to re-install or check why it crashed the few times so don't judge this as too negative
Summary
If you want a small tool to shutdown/reboot/sleep etc etc at a specific time or after a certain time.. it's far easier than messing with task scheduler
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"simple and light weight utility"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
does what it is meant to do.
Cons
limited features nothing fancy.
Summary
good as a basic timer but if you want some features and rules try http://sourceforge.net/projects/pcdown/
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"Works well but then can't adjust settings."
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
As a daily shut off tool, it works.
Cons
Problem is that once timer is set once, it can never be accessed again. The only way that I can figure out how to change the settings on the timer are to uninstall and then download a new version. This is a hassle every time you want to make a simple adjustment to the program.
Summary
Wish there was an easier way to do something as SIMPLE as access the programs parameters without having to uninstall entire program and download a new version.
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"Works exactly as I wanted it to."
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
Windows XP-SP3: Does what I wanted it to do. Scheduled it to shutdown every night at midnight. When I start up the next afternoon, it loads perfectly as a service and remembers my settings. Zero problems with install and super easy GUI.
Cons
None for me.
Summary
100% kick butt ... error free and $ free. What's not to like?
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"superb. thanks so much !"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
user friendly
Cons
none at all
Summary
will recommend to friends
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"works well"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
works well
Cons
none at all
Summary
It works well.
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"cant complain does excatly wat is says it does."
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
can fall asleep knowing tat ur pc will shut down
Cons
could do with a better set up menu for the timer like make a weekly setting ect.
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"simple, small, easy-to-use application"
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
it just does what you need from a shut down timer
Cons
i found none
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"Simple and does exactly what I want it to do."
Version: Switch Off 3.4.1
Pros
Easy-to-use
Cons
None that I have found
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