With the price of electricity going up due to HECO rate increases and the cost of fuel, I'd like to know the following: Do you leave your computer(s) on after use or do you turn them off at day's end or the end of your computer session?
I've heard arguments on this pro and con. Some people say its good to leave your computer on 24-7 365 days a year because it cuts down on wear and tear since it has to go through less start up and shut down cycles.
Others say it is better to turn them off just to save on electricity (though I have to think that most computers do not excessively drain too much power in the course of a day).
Does leaving your computer on 24-7 causes it to wear down faster than turning it on and off each day?
I know folks who run web servers have to leave their computers all of the time. But what about end users? Is it a good idea to leave the computer on or turn it off?
I'll tell you folks what I do after we get some replies here.
I've heard arguments on this pro and con. Some people say its good to leave your computer on 24-7 365 days a year because it cuts down on wear and tear since it has to go through less start up and shut down cycles.
Others say it is better to turn them off just to save on electricity (though I have to think that most computers do not excessively drain too much power in the course of a day).
Does leaving your computer on 24-7 causes it to wear down faster than turning it on and off each day?
I know folks who run web servers have to leave their computers all of the time. But what about end users? Is it a good idea to leave the computer on or turn it off?
I'll tell you folks what I do after we get some replies here.
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