Here we are going to look at two methods to automatically mute sound when headphones are unplugged from a PC. Volume is unmuted again on reconnecting.
Software
Shutdown7 is a freeware application that allows you to shutdown your computer based on some predefined condition, such as on closing of a program, file deletion, time period, or end of music playback.
Automatically mute system volume on Windows lock and turn them back on when you re-login to your account using Windows Task Scheduler.
Delete All Except is a free portable application that helps you quickly delete all files in a directory and keep only those that you want.
Quickly duplicate a folder structure, including all subfolders in Windows from the command line or by using a free software called Miroirs.
Here are two free portable programs that will constantly monitor application or process that you want and automatically restart them if they crash or gets hanged.
CarotDAV if a free application that lets you manage multiple cloud accounts such as Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, SugarSync, WebDAV, FTP, and IMAP from the same program.
Windows 8 Apps Data Backup is a free program that allows you to take backup and restore Modern UI games and apps data offline.
The Restore Point Creator is a free portable program that allows you to create system restore points in Windows with a single-click.
Windows (8) Update Notifier is a free software that will give you instant desktop notification whenever updates are available for your Windows 8 PC.