Coding Tools

AutoShutdown Files

AutoShutdown is a Windows utility that provides scheduled and immediate system shutdown capabilities with audio notification support.

• Contains AudioGenie3_64.dll for audio playback and AutoShutdown.exe as the main executable.
• Unzip to your preferred location and run AutoShutdown.exe.
• Windows utility — review and trust the local executables before running.

DuckDNS Updater (AutoHotkey)

Dynamic domain updater for duckdns.org, created by Rolando Pera. Uses AutoHotkey for a tray-based interface.

• Unzip to your chosen location and keep all files together.
• Run DuckDnsUpdaterMenu.exe to start the application.
• Use the tray icon for initial settings configuration.
• Requires DuckDNS account with subdomain(s) and token.
• Windows utility — review and trust the local executables before running.

DuckDNS Updater (PowerShell)

Lightweight PowerShell script that updates DuckDNS records with your current public IP address.

• On first run, creates a config.ini file for your DuckDNS subdomains and API token.
• Reads your public IP from api.ipify.org.
• Updates DuckDNS through duckdns.org/update with your current IP.
• If run with elevated privileges (Run as Administrator), optionally creates a Windows Scheduled Task named DuckDNSUpdater for automatic recurring updates.
• run_duckdns_updater.bat provides a convenient double-click launcher.
• Pure script — no compiled executables, fully auditable source.

Security note

• The AutoShutdown and DuckDNS AHK packages contain compiled Windows executables (.exe) and a DLL. Always verify the SHA-256 checksums match the values listed on this page before running.
• The PowerShell package is open script — review duckdns_updater.ps1 before execution.
• All tools are authored by Rolando Pera and hosted on this domain.