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How to Turn Off an Event’s Notifications

Posted on 21 December, 2011 by Graham Miln

Power Manager automatically notifies the user of pending triggers. These notifications provide an opportunity for users to respond to an event. However, there are situations where notifications are not required, or where notifications get in the way. This recipe shows how to turn off notifications for a single event. Continue reading →

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How to Display a Message After a Long Task

Posted on 24 October, 2011 by Graham Miln

Power Manager is frequently used to start long running tasks. While any event is running, Power Manager’s menu bar changes to show a small cog. Sometimes this small indicator is not enough. Continue reading →

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How to Launch an Application When Switching to Mains Power

Posted on 28 July, 2011 by Graham Miln

You can use Power Manager to automatically launch an application when switching from battery to mains power. Continue reading →

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How to Schedule Your Mac to Shut Down

Posted on 26 July, 2011 by Graham Miln

Using Power Manager you can schedule your Mac to shut down itself at night, or whenever you want. You can schedule your Mac to shut down at different times on different days, or even multiple times a day. Continue reading →

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