2007-01-30 11:21:56 · 10 answers · asked by Ruprick 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
In the earlier generation of computers, it was best to leave the computer turned on if you frequently turned it on and off (to prevent power spikes or extra electricity used when powering up). With newer generation of computers, there have been improvements to such technologies that there is no real benefit in leaving your computer turned on.
However, if you do decide to leave your computer turned on... put your computer in hibernation or standby mode when not used. This will still use energy but very little compared to leaving it turned on completely.
Turn off any screen savers and simply have your computer's power management application turn off the monitor when you leave your computer idle over a certain amount of minutes.
Some leave their computer turned on so that the computer can perform nightly maintenances (virus/spyware scanning) during hours that you're sleeping/not using the computer. But still configure your power management to go into stand by mode or hibernation after an excessive amount of idle time.
2007-01-30 11:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by ♫ Life is a Highway ♫ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hibernate, hit alt-F4 while on your desktop and choose hibernate. It saves you session to the disk so it takes 5 sec to turn back on. No power useage. If you can spare the time it might be best to turn it off. Also the spyware thing is bull**** you can't just send someone a virus. They need to open it or click on something.
2007-01-30 11:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Equinox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
capacity OFF each and each of how..u'll b saving some $$$ whilst the capacity is off n u'll additionally b doing something intense-high quality 4 mom earth. It in basic terms takes some seconds 2 start up ur laptop anyhow....what's the push?
2016-11-01 22:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually keep mine on except when i go on vacations.....it really doesn't matter too much, I just don't like waiting for it to boot up. Saving on the electric bill may help too.
2007-01-30 11:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by bravestdawg101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut it down, if u leave ur internet on it might cause it to get virus if u dnt hae the right protection, also its money ur wasting on electricity if ur not using it
2007-01-30 11:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your computer should be ok but you might want to do it just to save a little bit on your electric bill
2007-01-30 11:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by angrycroak555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the bad boy off, you'd be conserving energy that you unnecessarily waste!
2007-01-30 11:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS LONG AS YOU KEEP IT AT COOL TEMPERATURE. IT SHOULD BE OK. MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YRS. IT DOESN'T HURT TO TURN IT OFF SOMETIME.
2007-01-30 11:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by reeltrax 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just put it on standby
2007-01-30 11:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by eduardo p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut it down.
2007-01-30 11:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Broadway fanatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋