2007-01-25 23:37:13 · 9 answers · asked by cjdtucson 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
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Idel for 5-10 min.
(leave it and it goes to ScreenSaver mode automatically)
Idel for 30-60 min.
(press 'sleep' button for standby mode
and use 'wakeup' button to return to normal mode)
Idel for more then 5-10 hrs
(use hibernate)
Idel for more then 24 hrs
(use shutdown)
2007-01-25 23:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Digitally Й!Й 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really won't have any huge problems by leaving it on, but I recommend you turn it off at the end of the day. I also know that Windows is known to run a little sluggish after it awakes from its 12 hour sleep mode. Some programs just doesn't get along with that feature.
2007-01-25 23:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the computing gadget won't in any respect be used for an prolonged volume of time (something over 8 hours is long) then turn it off. you will shop capability, you will no longer tension the complicated tension, the reveal screen will final longer and you will sparkling out the cache which will help the gadget run slightly quicker. you've gotten the area advantages of understanding that the CPU fan won't lead to case you're drowsing and inflicting the gadget to overheat and, together as a working laptop or computing gadget is off, it is impossible for a hacker to get right of entry to it.
2016-11-27 19:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is better to turn off your PC if you’re not going to use it for a while (e.g. for several hours). Turning off your pc every night will allow you hardware cool down and make them last longer.
2007-01-26 00:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Sky Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From an environmental point of view, it's better to turn the PC off so as not to waste electricity.
2007-01-25 23:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is better to turn it of becoz it may damage the monitor and decrease the efficiency of your PC.
2007-01-25 23:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably better to turn it off, can't be too good for the fan
2007-01-25 23:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend turning it off. This way way you save on energy and no one can hack into it while it's on and vulnerable.
2007-01-25 23:45:44 · answer #8 · answered by major b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your better off if you turn it off i would think. how about stand by?
2007-01-25 23:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by brown eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋