How to Automatically Shut Down Your Computer at a Specified Time

There are several ways to automatically shut down your computer at a specified time. Here are some methods:

Method 1: Using Task Scheduler (Windows)

1. Open Task Scheduler by typing "Task Scheduler" in the search bar or by going to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler.

2. Click on "Create Basic Task" or "Create Task" in the right-hand sidebar.

3. Name your task and click "Next."

4. Select the trigger for your task. You can choose from several options such as "Daily," "Weekly," or "Monthly."

5. Set the time for your task to run.

6. Select "Start a program" as the action for your task.

7. In the "Program/script" field, type "shutdown.exe."

8. In the "Add arguments" field, type "-s -t 0" (without quotes).

9. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to create the task.

Method 2: Using Terminal (Mac)

1. Open Terminal by going to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

2. Type "sudo shutdown -h <hh:mm>" in the terminal, where "<hh:mm>" is the time you want your computer to shut down. For example, if you want your computer to shut down at 10:30 pm, type "sudo shutdown -h 22:30".

3. Enter your administrator password when prompted.

4. Press Enter to execute the command. Your computer will shut down at the specified time.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps

There are several third-party apps available that can help you automate the process of shutting down your computer. Some popular ones include Auto Shutdown, Wise Auto Shutdown, and PC Sleep. These apps allow you to set a specific time for your computer to shut down, restart, or hibernate.

Note: Make sure to save any open documents and close all running programs before scheduling your computer to shut down to prevent any data loss.