Computer left on

Is it better to leave your computer on 24/7, or should you shut it down when not using it, or put it in sleep mode?

 

Yup, its better to save electricity and shut down ur pc as it also needs some rest.

Be happy with ur pc and keep smiling.

 

It will save your electricity bill to turn it off when you aren't using it. I usually leave it on during the day while I'm at work because I have money in the stock market so when I come home at lunch I can easily check. It will probably help the power supply from NOT leaving it on 24/7 either.

 

Its always good to shut down the PC when not in use. It will save you money and you will do something good for the society.

 

I know my desktop won't install updates unless I restart my comp.

 

Of course shut down your computer if the computer does not run any program.

 

My computer stays on unless I go on vacations. However, it automatically goes into powersaver mode after 15 minutes, so it does not use too much electricity.

 

I would say its better left on. maybe not for the bills but for the pc it seems to last so much longer if rarely turned off.

 

Better to turn off/shut down the PC when not in use. It save you electricity bills. A little saved goes a long way.

 

Shutting down your computer not only saves electricity, but also life on your computer..

 

Most program leak memory so the only way to recover it (and to prevent the computer from swapping in virtual memory from the slooow HDD) is to shut down every evening and reboot in the morning.

I use the three minutes boot time to drink coffee and to go through my (paper) inbox and recycle some junk mail

 

I'm always keeping my computer on during the day, but it saves electricity to keep it off so I should prob do that

 

For me, it is better to shut down the computer if you're not using for a longer time. It save electricity and also a computer need to rest.

 

I always shut down my pc if I do not intend to use it for an hour or so...

Anything less than that, I put the screen in standby mode...

Regards,

RightMan

 

if your PC is a home server and need to always connected to internet or doing some task, then it's better to left it on. if NOT, shutting it down or hibernate it is the best choice.

i agree with everyone above, saving electricity is the best way to save your own bill.

 

Well It save's money, so why not?
And I got a little Acer Aspire one, my baby need's the sleep