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Getting started with PC AutoTimer
PC AutoTimer is a lightweight and easy-to-use application that allows you to wake up your computer from sleep mode, enabling it to perform scheduled tasks without the need to keep it running continuously for extended periods.
With PC AutoTimer, you can schedule tasks or customize hotkeys to automate repetitive actions such as shutting down, restarting, entering sleep mode, launching programs, and even simulating keyboard and mouse operations.
The software is simple, intuitive, and easy to learn. Below is a quick tutorial to get you started.
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Main interface
PC AutoTimer’s main features include Scheduled Tasks, Hotkey Actions, and various Options.
The interface is clean and user-friendly. Several right-click menu options are available to help you manage your task list more efficiently and keep it concise.
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Task scheduler
To create a scheduled task, click the Add button on the main window and configure the task properties.
For example, as shown in the figure, you can create a wake-up task that launches Windows Media Player to play music every weekday at 7:30 AM:
1. Tick the checkboxes for Wake up and Program/Shortcut.
2. In the Select Program window, locate the path to Windows Media Player and import it.
3. Import your music file as an operating parameter, then click OK to save the task.
Once set up, your computer will wake you up in the morning with your chosen music, even if it was in sleep mode the night before. |
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Launch Shortcut
Example: In the Select Program window from the previous example, click the Create lnk button. Then, locate the Sticky Notes app in the applications list and right-click to create a shortcut.
When prompted in the message window, click Yes to create the shortcut on your desktop. Next, import this shortcut as a program and save it. This will allow you to quickly open the Windows 11 Sticky Notes app using a scheduled task or hotkey.
Tip: The shortcut feature can point not only to apps but also to folders.
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Hotkey actions
Example: Create a new task to show the Windows desktop and assign it a hotkey, such as ALT+D.
1. In the task configuration window, specify the hotkey as ALT+D.
2. Click the small button next to the Keyboard/Mouse Macro option, then click Record in the new window.
3. Start recording your actions: move the mouse to the bottom-right corner of the Windows 7/10/11 desktop and click it. Press F12 on the keyboard to stop recording and save the macro script.
Once saved, you can quickly show the desktop at any time by pressing ALT+D.
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Advanced options
PC AutoTimer also offers several advanced settings that you may find useful.
One particularly helpful feature allows the computer to log in automatically when it wakes up. This ensures that sounds can play and keyboard or mouse actions can be performed without additional user input (requires Windows 7 or later).
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PC AutoTimer is not just an innovative alarm clock—it can also handle a variety of repetitive tasks. For example, you can set it to wake up your computer regularly for remote work. Additionally, it can serve as a simple One Sentence Reminder, helping you remember important tasks, such as preparing birthday gifts in advance for someone special.
Lightweight and Minimal Resource Usage
PC AutoTimer is designed to be resource-efficient. It requires only 3-4MB of memory when running in the foreground, and as little as 1MB when running in the background.
The application runs quietly and unobtrusively, sitting in the corner of your screen without disturbing your workflow. In most cases, you’ll hardly notice its presence.
Conclusion
PC AutoTimer is a versatile tool that simplifies your life by automating repetitive tasks and saving system resources. Whether you use it as a customized alarm clock, a task scheduler, or a hotkey automation solution, PC AutoTimer makes your computer smarter and more efficient.
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