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JSutils has just updated computer activity monitor and shutdown utility AllOff Lite. Minor update to change the support link url, fix an icon problem and make a few small changes to help. AllOff Lite monitors the mouse, keyboard and CPU load and initiates computer power off if there has been no keyboard or mouse activity for 900 seconds and the average CPU load has been below 15% for over 60 seconds. Uses of ALLoff Lite include unattended backup (shutting down the computer when the backup has completed) and shutting down a computer if the user forgets. It can be started via the Windows Task Scheduler, on start up or manually. AllOff Lite is a great little utility for saving energy by making sure a computer shuts down when not needed.

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JSutils has just released an update to electricity bill, use and prediction calculator EnCalcEU with a number of minor changes to improve usability and fix bugs. See history for details. EnCalcEU calculates the cost of electricity, allowing both the real cost based on meter readings and forward prediction based on the readings and elapsed time. The results can be saved to a log file for later analysis. The program can cope with different charging rates for electricity at different times of the day, alternative rates based on fixed or daily thresholds, varying tax rates plus fixed charges and discounts enabling most charging models to be handled. It will also calculate the cost and units of electricity used plus the amount of CO2 generated. EnCalcEU is part of the JSutils group of software utilities which have a theme of energy conservation.

JSutils has just released an update to gas bill, use and prediction calculator EnCalcGU which now has an updated results section, handles percentage discounts and shows cost per day plus a number of other changes.. See history for details. EnCalcGU calculates the cost of gas, allowing both the real cost based on meter readings and forward prediction based on the readings and elapsed time. The results can be saved to a rsults log and a history log file for later analysis. The program can cope with different charging rates for gas based on a preset threshold, different calorific values/correction factors, imperial and metric meters, varying tax rates plus fixed charges and discounts enabling most charging models to be handled. It will also calculate the amount of CO2 generated.