| Version | 3.5.0.950 |
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| Publisher | Airytec |
| Release date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Date added | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Os requirements | Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 1,138,533 |
| Downloads per week | 13 |
| Price | Free |
Description
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 Windows 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.
Review
Switch Off allows you to program your computer to shut down, sleep, or otherwise change status modes at certain predetermined times. You can fully customize the app's settings to give you pinpoint control over your computer.
Pros
Non-resource intensive: Switch Off is lightweight software that doesn't intrude into your system.
Straightforward operations: The menus and options in Switch Off are easy to navigate and set up. You select when you want your computer to sleep, log off, or turn off, with a single click.
Automation options: The nice thing about the automation is that you can set it to work according to your work schedule.
Cons
Redundant in many ways: The main problem with this app is it's essentially replicating a feature already present in modern Windows operations systems. You can already use the native task manager to schedule similar types of shutdowns.
Bottom Line
If you're worried about power consumption, Switch Off is a great way to reduce your usage. However, you can achieve the same function by using options already built into the OS.
