which would be better, leave the plug plugged in the outlet or unplug it we're not using for the day? why is it though?
2007-09-10 05:57:36 · 5 answers · asked by ruby 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
unplug it because it is safer(scared that the lighting will break it)
2007-09-10 06:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by choonminlee2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only reason to unplug a computer would be if you are in an area where there are frequent power blackouts (actually the power surge after the blackout is what is dangerous), during an electrical storm, or if you have older wiring tht can cause electrical surges. Any kind of electric surge is bad for computers and other electronic equipment.
You might want to consider investing $20-50 in a good power surge protector. It will let you connect your PC, monitor, printer, etc all into the one bar. The bar has a "breaker" which will trip in the event of a power surge and prevent it from reaching you equipment.
It also as the advantage that once you have powered down the computer, you can turn off the bar power, and "turn off" the monitor, printer, etc all at the same time, rather then having to do a bunch of different buttons. Another touch of the power bar, and everything is back on (except the PC).
2007-09-10 06:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unplugging it would be safer in the event of a large electrical surge, but if it's a laptop, you'll be missing out on that battery charge time. Unplugging it all the time can also be a hassle. Get a decent quality UPS and leave it plugged in.
2007-09-10 06:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by tabb1999 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other two answers are pretty much right, but leaving it plugged in for a laptop, uses power also so its more environmental to unplug also.
same on a desktop i think
2007-09-10 06:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by pj2024 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 20:51:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋