HotShut

HotShut is a small software application designed specifically for helping you reboot or shut down the computer right from a system tray.

The advantages of being portable

Since this is a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.
You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to use a shutdown tool on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

Unobtrusive running mode

The tool runs quietly in the system until so it doesn’t interfere with your work. You can access the program’s functions by performing a right-click mouse operation on its icon from the system tray. The utility doesn’t offer support for a user interface, so the only way to control it is to access the system tray area.

Main features

HotShut gives you the possibility to shut down, restart, hibernate, or lock the computer, or log off the current user. What’s more, you are allowed to run the application at Windows startup and ask for confirmation or not before triggering a user-defined action.
The lack of configurable settings makes it an ideal program especially for less experienced users. During our testing we have noticed that HotShut carries out a task quickly and without errors. It leaves a minimal footprint on system resources, so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered.

Bottom line

All things considered, HotShut offers a simple software solution for helping you make use of a shutdown application. Its overall simplicity makes it ideal for rookies and professionals alike.