SmartPower

SmartPower is a utility designed to help users turn off the computer, switch to Hibernate mode according to the previous settings or vice versa.

SmartPower is a free software that will work as a Windows service, allowing users of all levels to use it.

The program has a simple interface with a neat layout that allows you to set the necessary parameters easily.

SmartPower supports the ability to keep a computer running under certain conditions. Users can set a plan to turn on / off the computer for each day of the week and can choose the start and end time.

This feature is suitable for computers that operate regularly 24/7. Instead of leaving the computer running full time, users can set the time to switch the computer to Hibernate mode to save power and "wake up" at a certain time to perform the operation.

In addition, this tool can also maintain the operation of the computer when a user logs in, when using an IP address or hostname, when network traffic exceeds a certain value or even when the level of usage CPU usage exceeds certain threshold.

Some noteworthy features of SmartPower include the ability to create a list of running applications, catch or turn on some system services to specify the time before officially shutting down the computer.

SmartPower uses quite a few resources on the CPU and RAM so it does not affect the operation of the computer.

If you are looking for ways to manage your computer effectively and save power, SmartPower is the right tool.

Request:

.NET Framework 3.5.

Instructions for setting up SmartPower:

To open SmartPower 's settings dialog, go to Start => Programs => SmartPower => SmartPower Configuration .

General information:

• Target power state : The program supports several power options such as Suspend (similar to Sleep), ShutDown or Hibernate.
• Grace Time : You can choose the time (in minutes) before SmartPower makes an option in the Target power state section , that is, the time before the computer is turned off or go to Sleep or Hibernate mode.
• Enable SmartPower : uncheck this option if you want to deactivate SmartPower .

Plan to turn off / on in the Schedules tab:

• Stay on (and wake-up) according to a schedule : check this option if you want to enable the feature to run the computer on the Schedule.
• Days : select the days of the week you want to use the plan. Users must select at least one day.
• Times : specify the time period for which the plan takes place. Start time must occur before end time.
• Wake-up at start time: check this option so SmartPower will activate the computer's operation at the start time in the plan.

Set up the user in the Users tab:

User activity is monitored by the SmartPower Idle Monitor application . This program will start automatically when the user logs on to the computer.

SmartPower Idle Monitor does not display the interface and only reports on the time the user spends the computer (using a keyboard or mouse). When a user is using a computer, SmartPower will detect and maintain operations for the computer. When there are no more users after a certain period of time, SmartPower will return the device to the previously selected Hibernate , Suspend or ShutDown .

• Stay on when there are active users : tick this option to enable user supervision.
• Users are considered inactive after : enter the interval (number of minutes) for the user to display Inactive after the last activity was recorded.

Set up Devices:

The Device monitoring feature allows the computer to remain active while a device is connected.

• Stay on when other devices are on : Check this box to enable Device monitoring.
• IP addresses / hostnames : shows the list of IP addresses / hostnames of the connected device.

Set up Networks:

When it detects that the computer is using a network, SmartPower will help the computer to maintain its operation. The amount of capacity (in bytes) transmitted and in every second will be recorded and compared with the specified value. If the number is lower than this threshold then SmartPower will perform the operation in Target power state.

• Stay on when traffic on any network interface is above a threshold : Check this option to enable network monitoring.
• Network interfaces : mark the name of Network interfaces to enable monitoring of network interfaces. Then, click on the Network interface name and use the Threshold for selected interface dialog box to adjust the threshold value.

CPU setting:

CPU monitoring feature will monitor CPU usage, if it exceeds a specified value, SmartPower will help the computer to maintain operation and vice versa.

• Stay on when CPU usage is above a threshold: Check this option to enable CPU monitoring.
• CPU% threshold: specify the CPU usage threshold (in percentage).

Setup Processes:

SmartPower will monitor the applications / programs running on the system. If more than one specified program is active, the computer will remain active and vice versa.

• Stay on when certain processes are running : tick the option to enable Process monitoring.
• Process names : add process names to this section, use the ',' sign to add new processes . Do not add the .exe to the process name.

Set up Power requests:

This feature checks to see if any applications on the computer are using Power requests , such as programs running in Display power , System power, or Away mode .

• Display power : check this box to enable Display power monitoring . If the program is using this feature, the computer will still turn on,
• System power: check this box if you want to monitor System power . This mode is commonly used in programs such as media player, download software, virus scanner or backup program.
• Away mode : tick this option to enable Away mode monitoring.

Advanced configuration:

This section is intended for users with a high level of computer knowledge. If you are unsure of the meaning of each change, SmartPower recommends keeping the settings in this section intact.

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