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I use Remote Desktop Manager daily to log into my Macbook Pro from my Windows PC (Windows 10). But once connected via ARD, it stays logged in basically forever. I would like to have the connection window close itself automatically after an idle period, maybe 10-15 minutes.

I'm guessing I could probably script this with AutoHotKey or similar, but I'm wondering if there is a way to do this using only built-in tools of Windows, maybe a batch script, etc.? I would love some suggestions on how to accomplish this. I'm not opposed to dedicated apps as well, but to be clear, I don't want to quit the application, just close the single connection window.

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You can try this AutoHotKey script:

#Requires AutoHotkey v1.1

#Persistent  ; keeps the script permanently running


SetTimer, close_connection_window, 60000 ; 1 minute timer
return


close_connection_window:



If WinExist("title of the connection window") 
    time++ ; checks the number in the variable "time" and increases it by 1 every 1 minute (in accordance with the timer period)
else
    time := 0     ; reset
If (time = 15)    ; 15 minutes
{
    WinClose, title of the connection window
    time := 0     ; reset
}
return

Replace title of the connection window with the title of the window you want to close.

https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/SetTimer.htm

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