SoftwareMiser

DownOff Version 1.0 - Released 28th October 2007
A utility for shutting down the computer when a download has finished. The download directory to be monitored and many other parameters can be configured. The program works by monitoring the download location rather than the file to be downloaded.

EnCalcE Version 3.1 - Coming 14th November 2007
A minor update to improve compatibility with Vista and update the help pages. EnCalcE calculates the cost of purchasing and running electrical appliances, allowing 2 alternative items to be compared under the same running conditions. The results can be saved to a log file for later analysis. Variables such as life, purchase cost and power (including standby power) can be independently varied for the 2 items for specified payback times, hours of use and electricity cost to work out the true total cost of items and the amount of CO2 saved.

CPUOff Version 4.4 - Coming Novemeber 2007
Now correctly removes Start Up Group when upgrading or changing the installation. No longer supports a Quick Launch icon and installs for all users. Log file date format made consistent throughout the log file. Configuration file can only be edited by users with administrator permissions. CPUOff monitors the average CPU usage of a computer and initiates shutdown when the CPU load is less than a preset threshold for a specified period of time. Designed for Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003 and Windows Vista. It can also be used to shut down a remote computer. Various parameters can be set via the configuration screen. It was originally designed to shut down two computers after an unattended backup had completed. See history for details of the changes in this version.

AllOff Version 1.0 - Coming November /December 2007
A combination of CPUOff, KeyOff and LANOff . AllOff shuts down a computer when there has been no keyboard or mouse activity and the processor load is below a preset threshold plus the network is off after a programmed period.