You can go out or get some rest and be assured that after the specified time all running programs would be safely put to an end. This way, if you have put a massive file on download or are converting videos or documents, you can use AutoClose to fix an estimated time until your task would be completed.

This utility application has been designed to automatically close all programs and shut down or log out of the system after a specified period. At times like these, an application that automatically ends all activities and switches off your system once you have completed your tasks, can prove to be very helpful. However, there are times when you have put a file on rendering or when you are downloading a large file, or even when the system is upgrading there is no way to avoid leaving your computer on for hours. In the case of laptops, the battery life is seriously affected by continuous, prolonged use. Leaving your computer on for too long can cause it to heat up and malfunction. People who use computers for work understand how harmful it can be to leave your system on for long periods.

In addition, Microsoft is also working on a new accent theme for Edge, improvements for the Android version, faster startup time, and more.Who Needs AutoClose? End running applications at the specific time This feature is expected to arrive in the stable builds of Microsoft Edge early next year and it will save you a bunch of time if you’re prone to mistakenly closing your tabs.

If you want to test the feature right now, install Edge Canary and enable the experimental flag labelled as “Ask before closing multiple tabs”. The warning shows up only when you have multiple tabs open, but in future, it would be possible to always provide an alert if you try to quit. Microsoft Edge’s solution is elegant, and it won’t warn you when you only have a single tab open. You can also select “Don’t ask me again” in the pop-up to disable this feature without opening the Settings page of Edge. There’ll be two options – “Close all” to exit the browser and “Cancel” to keep using the browser. Once enabled, Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and macOS will display a pop-up warning when you try to close multiple active tabs.

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