I have High Speed Internet Road Runner connection I don't know if that matters or not, I'm computer illiterate lol. Thanks in advance for you advice and help :)
2006-10-12 11:25:29 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Shortie♥ 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
you should always close your open ports(log off and shut down) when you leave your computer for long periods.
However if you use java or other apps i wont note you can be hacked at any time .
Many people even with wireless connections have no idea that someone else is using their network.
I do it all the time.
Its best to shutdown yor PC when not in use.
There are programs to monitor idle PC's and whether or not there are open ports.
2006-10-12 11:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well most people I know do as you are doing but if the internet is left on it is accessable to hackers and other things. It only takes a minute to disconnect when not in use so I say better safe than sorry.
Also I will put computer on stand by and at night I shut it completely down. It's best for its protection. A storm or power outage can happen anytime. I also have a power strip with a battery pack. If power goes out while in use or when you arent there it uses its battery to keep it going and will beep ever so often until you get there to turn it off. Maybe none of this is necessary but I had an expandable phone system that plugs in and the whole thing quit working after a storm . Good thing that wasn't near the price of a computer.
Well hope some of these is helpful :o)
2006-10-12 18:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by mrraraavis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most everyone else here as said, as long as you have an antivirus program and a firewall on the computer and kept properly updated, you should be fine walking away for long periods of time. Some of these programs (ex.: ZoneAlarm) even have special settings that increase your security when you leave the computer unattended (or can completely block the internet if you think your computer is being attacked).
Just remember that if your system is running Windows that you should probably reboot the computer at least once a week (or whenever you notice the computer seems to be taking longer to load things up).
2006-10-12 18:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by StormShadow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I leave my PC on all the time with cable service. I have never had any problems. I do how ever have a good firewall and an anti virus program.
2006-10-12 18:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have RR and my computer is on all day. I only shut it down when I go to bed, or if I'm going to be gone for any length of time.
2006-10-12 18:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best not for sake of power and well the settings of your computer might allow an outside connection to start it up...
might as well turn them all off just pull the plug... lol
shut down first of course!
2006-10-12 18:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jon M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have running firewall and antivirus and antispy. But if you don't work for a longer period, it is best to shut down the machine.
2006-10-12 18:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by glosandro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes because if you don't shut down the internet then you have a better chance of getting a virus and I am NOT A COMPUTER GEEK!!!
2006-10-12 18:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs.Cullen :] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always best to shut downand remove the power from the power outlet reason is power outage can
damange you pc /monitor/ router always remove the power from power outlet when you shut down the pc
2006-10-12 18:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its safe to leave on. Just make sure you have a firewall installed.
2006-10-12 18:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Clarky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋