AWS Compute Manager v1.0.1 - CPU Idle Fix

AWS Compute Manager v1.0.1

🐛 Bug Fix Release

• FIXED: Removed problematic CPU idle auto-stop feature that was causing unexpected shutdowns
• IMPROVED: Simplified auto-stop functionality to only use reliable time-based alarms
• ENHANCED: More predictable behavior with no unexpected CPU monitoring interference

🚀 Features

• Cross-Platform Support: Universal macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon) and Windows binaries
• EC2 Instance Management: Start, stop, and terminate AWS EC2 instances with visual interface
• Spot Instance Support: Proper handling of spot instances with terminate functionality
• Time-Based Auto-Stop: CloudWatch-based time limits (30min, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr, 8hr, custom)
• Settings Persistence: Remembers AWS credentials and region between sessions
• Real-time Status: Live instance state monitoring and refresh

📦 Downloads

macOS

• Universal DMG (Intel + Apple Silicon): AWS Compute Manager-1.0.1.dmg
• Apple Silicon DMG (M1/M2/M3): AWS Compute Manager-1.0.1-arm64.dmg

Windows

• Installer (Recommended): AWS Compute Manager Setup 1.0.1.exe
• Portable (No installation): AWS Compute Manager-1.0.1-portable.exe

🔧 Installation

macOS

1. Download the appropriate DMG file
2. Mount the DMG and drag the app to Applications folder
3. Important: Right-click the app and select "Open" on first launch
4. Click "Open" in the security dialog

Windows

1. Download the installer or portable version
2. Run the executable and follow installation steps

🛡️ macOS Security Warning

When first opening the app on macOS, you may see:

"Apple could not verify AWS Compute Manager is free of malware"

This is normal for unsigned applications. To resolve:

Method 1 (Recommended):

1. Right-click on "AWS Compute Manager.app"
2. Select "Open" from the context menu
3. Click "Open" in the security dialog

Method 2:

1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security
2. Find the notification about the blocked app
3. Click "Open Anyway"

⚙️ Setup & Usage

1. Launch AWS Compute Manager
2. Enter AWS Credentials:
   • AWS Access Key ID
   • AWS Secret Access Key
   • Select your preferred region
3. Load Instances: Click "Load Instances" to see your EC2 instances
4. Manage Instances: Select an instance and use Start/Stop/Terminate buttons

📋 Requirements

• AWS Account with EC2 access permissions
• AWS Credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key)
• Operating System: macOS 10.12+ or Windows 7+

🔒 Privacy & Security

• Local Storage: All data stored locally on your machine
• No Telemetry: No usage data sent to third parties
• Open Source: Code available for security review
• AWS Direct: Communicates directly with AWS APIs