Access To Windows 8 Power Options (ShutDown/Reboot Or Hibernate) From System Tray Icon With NPowerTray

By replacing the traditional Start Menu with the latest Metro Powered Start Screen, the whole things regarding interaction has been changed in Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Many people found it a bit confusing to get set with this new Interface, although it’s an easy one but people got confused because it’s new. Lot’s of people asking for help to adopt this Metro UI. One of the most asked thing is how to Shut Down or Reboot Windows 8. We have already shared a Video Tutorial of how To Shut Down/Restart Windows 8. Now here’s a simple and portable tool called NPowerTray to manage all options related to power like Shut Down, Hibernate, Log Off etc. from a simple system tray icon. NPowerTray is an extremely simple application but it’s real important while adjusting to Windows 8’s new UI. With it, you can Shut Down, Hibernate, Force Sleep (and others) the system from a single menu. If you're still struggling to adapt to new menus of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, NPowerTray can be a good way to help you overcome the transition from previous versions of Windows to this one.

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