In this article you will learn how to use KShutdown a graphical shut down utility made by Konrad Twardowski. KShutdown comes packaged with several options to help you time several tasks on your Linux box. If you do not like the command line then this is the perfect tool for you. For the command line enthusiast this is the tool for you when you do just want to do a shut down with graphical user interface, and without having to be root.

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Automate your Computer Power Off with KShutdown (LinOxide)