When I am at home all day like on weekends or vacation, is it better to leave my computer & all access. on all day or to turn it off and on frequently? Which is best on the computer/etc and my pocket-book (electric bill)?
2006-12-31 06:12:03 · 4 answers · asked by Donna J 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
The electric bill ain't the problem. By turning stuff with IC's, etc., on and off, it's like doing a burnout with your tires. The only wear and tear a computer gets is the "shock" from being turned on and off. (Not so much now, but is used to be a problem back in the day.)
I leave my stuff on in the "hibernate" mode, but shut off my cable modem so I don't get raided. The modem ain't mine, so I don't really care if it goes out. I leave the "box" with power. I turn off the screen, the external devices, etc.
Hope this helps, and have a Happy New Year.
2006-12-31 06:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are frequently accessing your computer throughout the weekend, it's better for the computer to leave it on. Constant rebooting can slow your pc down. If you leave it on & utilize the energy saver option on your pc, where it hibernates without actually powering down, you electric bill can be relieved.
2006-12-31 14:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Extr3m3leySexxee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
computer can be left on but when u dont use it for days together
it is recommended to put them off
keeping them on enhances the performance
2006-12-31 14:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always leave mine on and it runs fine and my electic bill isn't sky high but i don't kno ur computer could be diffrent
2006-12-31 14:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by CarolCupcakkee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋