PShutDown Portable

PShutDown Portable is a lightweight software application that enables you to schedule your computer to power off, reboot or display a custom message.

This is the portable counterpart of PShutDown, which means that you can bypass the installation process. If you move the program files to a USB flash drive or other similar external data unit, you can run it on any machine you can get your hands on.

Another noteworthy aspect is that no leftover remain on the drive after its removal, and the Windows registry is not updated with new entries due to PShutDown Portable.

The interface is not particularly attractive, yet it is well-structured and intuitive. Moreover, seeing that you can send it to the system tray with just a click, it is also non-obtrusive. It is comprised of several buttons, a few drop-down menus and a small menu bar.

This software utility enables you to shutdown, reboot or log off your computer, send it to a sleeping mode, switch off the monitor, run a program, set up an alarm or display a message. Moreover, you should know it is not possible to use two of these in the same time.

All the aforementioned actions can be performed when a custom countdown timer expires, at a specified date or on a regular basis. This way, some processes can be automated, you can set up reminders, so as not to forget appointments, or you can create timers so as not to burn your food.

In conclusion, PShutDown Portable proves to be an efficient piece of software which does not require many system resources. The interface is minimal, there are many options to choose from and the response time is good.