Shutter Lite will enable you to schedule many common events and actions.

This utility is very user-friendly and is displayed through a minimalistic interface which is perfect for easy configuration. Shutter Lite will also permit you to create desktop links for executing any of the included actions. While the Web Interface allows for remote execution of actions and will also display run-time information like, up time, a list of processes, desktop screenshot, program execution, and much more.

The following are the available events and actions for scheduling:

Countdown
On time
Winamp stops
CPU usage
Network usage
Hard disk usage
User inactive
Battery low
Window
Process
Ping stops
File size limit
Lid
Reboot
Log off
Lock workstation
Sleep
Hibernate
Turn off monitor
Screen saver
Volume control
Hang up modem
Alarm
Message
Play sound
Run Program
Open file
Close window
Kill process