2006-09-17 02:33:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
yes.
I beleive that turning them on and off puts more wear and tear on the hard disk than just leaving them idle
disadvantages
the cooling fans constantly running will make more dust inside than not running. So it will need to be cleaned more often.
of course too, the electricity.....
and of course if you have high speed, its easier to break into a computer that always on ( same ip) than one that changes daily....
2006-09-17 02:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by papeche 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope it is connected to an UPS unit!
Hmmmm.... is it tied to the internet?...
If so, does she have a very good firewall?...
the biggest problem with it being on 24/7 is if a power outage occurs that will cycle the power on and off several times and can damage it.. I know several people who have lost computers from this type of failure...
I lost a modem to a lightning strike...
also, computer monitors will fail after a few years... but are easily replaced... hard drives will also fail... but are easily replaced...
by the time these fail.. it is time for a new computer anyway!!!
2006-09-17 09:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO... The hard drive has a rotating disk and running it 24/7 will eventually wear it out.
I have one computer with a 10 year old hard drive that still works OK.. and not many people who run theirs 24/7 can say that.
2006-09-17 09:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually better to leave it on 24/7 than to constantly turn it on and off. I would start my screensaver after 15 minutes though. Only reboot when necessary.
2006-09-17 09:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by STONE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Most modern computers come with power saving features that lower their power consumption while they are on. Plus, most components are rated for a life that is much longer than your computer is likely to last.
2006-09-17 09:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Charfahl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, a reboot every now and then would be best though, make sure shes got a firewall if shes online with it 24/7 too
2006-09-17 09:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she's hooked up to the internet, it's okay as long as she has good security. If she's not hooked up then it's okay regardless. A power surge protector is a good idea.
2006-09-17 09:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be okay for the computer itself.....but the more it's connected to the internet the more likely it will be hacked into.
2006-09-17 09:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Judy the Wench 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ofcourse is ok
coputers are made to be run non stop
in banks police hostpital tehre are never turned of either
are asame pcs same parts
2006-09-17 09:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave mine on now only because its starting to die and Im afraind it wont start back up--oh nooo!!!!!!! Under normal conditions I do turn it off nightly
2006-09-17 09:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Sandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋