Is it better to leave a computer on all day long , or to turn it on and off several times a day.
Thanks.
2007-03-12 19:26:52 · 8 answers · asked by JDH 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
it does not hurt it to turn it off and on but it does accumulate more dust if you do leave it on in turn can burn out your fans faster and make your computer hot and eventually burn it out over time
2007-03-12 19:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by littletimmy007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to leave in on rather than to turn it on and of several times a day but remember to use a screen saver
2007-03-13 02:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by cheri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For desktop pc better performance, I suggest you set your desktop background/wallpaper and screensaver to "none", then right click on desktop, click properties, click 'appearance', choose ' windows classic style'.
Then Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/power schemes/settings/turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and set the next 2 drop down boxes ( 1. Turn off Hard Disks, and 2. System Standby) to "never"/apply/ok/ok.
Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced tab /under Performance click on Settings / Visual Effects tab/
Adjust for best performance / Ok / Apply / Ok
Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/hibernate/take check mark out of "Enable hibernation"/apply/ok/ok. Do not to use hibernate on desktop. Standby & Hibernate Issues in Windows XP = http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm
The Perils of Hibernation in XP -= http://cfcs.org/articles/viewArticleSWSept05.asp
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/crt/powerSavers-c.html
If I'm going to be away from the pc for more than an hour, or whenever there is lightning in the area, then after shutting it down properly, I unplug the UPS (which all the computer stuff is plugged into) and disconnect the cable.
Leaving computer on??? = http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html
2007-03-13 02:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heating up and cooling down from turning it on and off can actually weaken solder joints.......
Its usually better to leave them on, you can set the monitor to shut off instead of using a screen saver all night, this is the biggest energy waster......
2007-03-13 02:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pc is always on the only time it is off is if the electric goes.
2007-03-13 02:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put it on standby or hibernate mode.the tear and wear is not as much as it may look
2007-03-13 02:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by ali jazayeri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not metter. if there is normal temprature .then no need to shutdown............... or reset (For rest)
2007-03-13 02:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Virus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter.
...really
2007-03-13 02:30:29 · answer #8 · answered by Brooks C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋