SpeedShut

More often than not, shutting down programs and services running on your computer takes longer than expected. Generally speaking, Windows usually waits a few seconds for the applications to react  before it attempts to turn them off. Then again, if you want to reduce this lapse, you have various solutions at your disposal.

SpeedShut is a lightweight application that optimizes the shutdown process and hence, ensure that your computer turns off immediately after you access it.

First off, you should know that while the setup is quite fast, the app does not install one, but three tiny programs on your desktop, namely shutdown, restart and log off. You can easily delete the extra quick buttons you do not require without affecting the app's functionality in any way.

As far as the configuration is concerned, it can be summarized to specifying the delay in seconds at shutdown and restart. Once you set the desired seconds for this action, the changes are applied instantly.

Based on this modus operandi, some users could argue that it does not bring anything new to the picture, especially since Windows can perform the same action.

Without denying that turning off your computer fast is needed in some situations, it would be nice if the application came with a warning system. Alternatively, it would have been useful if the program allowed to set hotkeys, so you can avoid accessing it by accident.

A visual or audio alert seconds before your computer shuts down can come in handy in situations when you accessed the quick button by mistake. The application could use an interface or a window that allows you to set a timer or schedule the computer to turn off at a desired hour and date.

Besides turning off the computer once you access it, SpeedShut does not include any kind of features that would allow you to schedule when and how you want to shutdown your computer.