http://forums.cnet.com/ The latest posts in &quot;turning off PC&quot; = Good/Bad. http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://forums.cnet.com/ 31 88 CNET.com CNET http://www.cnet.com There are over 500 opinions in this thread and at this point, most responses are just repeats of others in the topic. <b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-3348898.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-3348898.html 31 Jul 2010 09:08:29 PDT turning off pc is really a good habit.<br>So it will make pc last longer in working condition. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-3340769.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-3340769.html 18 Jul 2010 00:57:10 PDT Sounds plausible. However, these are engineered machines designed to handle thousands of On/Off cycles for their useful ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2907349.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2907349.html 14 Nov 2008 22:51:05 PST I have measured the wattage as around 18 watts in Standby and around 8 watts in Hibernation ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2694737.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2694737.html 01 Feb 2008 18:07:34 PST i'm having my desktop computer for more than 5 years and i turn it on and off not regularely...sometimes several times p ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2550513.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2550513.html 28 Jul 2007 07:36:42 PDT if u put it on standby it wont burn the components but will resume your work instantly ^_^ ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2383122.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2383122.html 23 Jan 2007 09:51:31 PST It goes either way in my book. I have always left my desktop on all the time just once a week reboot it for windows sake ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2382948.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2382948.html 23 Jan 2007 06:06:49 PST Stand by is the best way to go. Everything powers down. Computer will wake up for updates then go back on stand by. I re ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2378665.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2378665.html 17 Jan 2007 20:23:08 PST I do the same thing as you, leaving it on for 7-9 days before turning it off. I notice that near the end of that week th ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2376729.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2376729.html 15 Jan 2007 18:17:14 PST ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2262802.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2262802.html 12 Oct 2006 23:12:02 PDT So all you need to do is some regual house cleaning inside the computer.<br><br>No problem. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2230906.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-2230906.html 27 Sep 2006 20:08:28 PDT Your argument assumes that the greatest expense to the environment is electricity usage. I would have to say that more e ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1169500.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1169500.html 04 May 2005 07:53:46 PDT that's a saying people used to say a lot years ago, when computers weren't made very good and it was actually dangerous ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1164803.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1164803.html 01 May 2005 18:40:36 PDT Somehow I missed the last posted one. Maybe this one will take me near it. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1164535.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1164535.html 01 May 2005 14:19:13 PDT Since when does Gateway make a CPU? ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1163978.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-1163978.html 01 May 2005 06:35:11 PDT Those are good examples and decisions. Please consider the poor laptop where different solution(s) are found, and a cou ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-677240.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-677240.html 12 Jan 2005 13:19:16 PST Continually or OFF-ON-OFF? an often asked question. <br>With a new computer or any electronic device the failrate of co ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-607397.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-607397.html 13 Dec 2004 16:28:50 PST I have thought the same thing about the brightness of the monitor screen. Brighter draws more power from the power supp ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-601430.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-601430.html 11 Dec 2004 06:22:26 PST I repair computers and I can tell when a computer is one that is never shut off, they are usually very dirty inside. Als ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-589895.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-589895.html 06 Dec 2004 08:50:56 PST I leave my computer on during day, off at night ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-589246.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-589246.html 05 Dec 2004 22:19:38 PST To those who are worried about wear and tear by shutting their systems down every day I say go ahead and shut her down.< ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-587999.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-587999.html 05 Dec 2004 07:35:39 PST Personally, I find that turning off the computer is advantageous for several reasons:<br> 1. If your work area is car ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-586720.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-586720.html 04 Dec 2004 12:28:35 PST I would like to know what's best for the computer also. I have a laptop which I presently shut off when it's not in use ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-586250.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-586250.html 04 Dec 2004 07:59:59 PST I agree with cxr completely except for the vacuum suggestion. <br><br>Normal vacuums can create a large amount of stati ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-585182.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-585182.html 03 Dec 2004 16:27:24 PST Well I haven't read the 509(?) posts here, but I used to leave my computer on far more than I do now, because I read som ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-585151.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-585151.html 03 Dec 2004 16:19:56 PST I leave my PC on all the time and only reboot it when running updates or turn it off to install hardware. Sometimes the ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-582139.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-582139.html 02 Dec 2004 13:33:45 PST I've had some cases of computers left on, or turned off that have been left pluged in and a power surge or a near lighti ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-579914.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-579914.html 01 Dec 2004 14:40:24 PST U'r absolutely right in pointing out that dust can accumulate when the PC is turned on always. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-579158.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-579158.html 01 Dec 2004 09:27:57 PST I have several opinions on why I think computers should be turned OFF.<br>I could be wrong but I have never heard of any ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-577907.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-577907.html 30 Nov 2004 18:05:01 PST I think it's not worthy and sometimes it's very dangerous keeping my computer on all the time.<br>I explain:<br>- This w ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-576269.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-576269.html 30 Nov 2004 04:26:48 PST &quot;well i heard that not turning off your pc will let your pc 'last' more longer, is that true? what kind of pc is su ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575922.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575922.html 29 Nov 2004 20:34:03 PST The theory is that by leaving the computer running, the components stay at operating temperature with constant current. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575898.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575898.html 29 Nov 2004 20:24:18 PST I am by no means an expert on HDD's but I have heard that turning your pc on /off regulary will deteriorate the life of ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575649.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575649.html 29 Nov 2004 18:27:10 PST Vacuums are very hazardous to the fragile components inside computers. The fast moving air IN A TUBE causes static to b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575474.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575474.html 29 Nov 2004 17:13:19 PST I used to switch off the Peer to Peer LAN because of the Printers.<br>I have now a setting that the Printers are switche ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575252.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-575252.html 29 Nov 2004 15:16:59 PST Hi,<br>Thanks for the good advice! Do you have any suggestions for those of us who use notebook computers? Taking the ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-574442.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-574442.html 29 Nov 2004 10:03:42 PST Hi can't give the answer to you question BUT There are a number of reasons why turning of your computer might make sens ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-574228.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-574228.html 29 Nov 2004 08:13:23 PST 2 separate issues.<br> A. when power is turned off or on &quot;spikes&quot; are generated which must be &quot;killed&quo ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573659.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573659.html 28 Nov 2004 23:55:54 PST My conviction is that turning computers off and on causes more damage then leaving them on. The reason for this is groun ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573601.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573601.html 28 Nov 2004 22:35:23 PST I found that leaving my pc on will slowly increase the amount of memory used without doing anything. I say turn it of, o ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573348.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573348.html 28 Nov 2004 19:36:53 PST If your PC is at work, you may want to check with the IT department. Sometimes updates are sent out and only take effect ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573316.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573316.html 28 Nov 2004 19:26:55 PST I was advised through reading PC magazines over the years that switching causes unnecessary wear every time it is booted ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573267.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573267.html 28 Nov 2004 18:55:38 PST Leave it on<br> No start up time<br>Pro - this is where most problems occur, similar to cold engines in cars-most wear t ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573107.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-573107.html 28 Nov 2004 17:36:58 PST Simply put (in 1000 words or less): blah, blah, blah, blah, blah ...<br><br>I would *hate* to be this person's kid!!!<br ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572576.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572576.html 28 Nov 2004 13:44:44 PST It is good to turn off a PC instead of leaving it on. But if your only going to be gone a little while put it on stand b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572571.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572571.html 28 Nov 2004 13:42:01 PST I don't see an advantage to using shutdown frequently except if you use many different programs, especially third party ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572254.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572254.html 28 Nov 2004 11:08:33 PST It can go both ways, sorry! Turning it on and off, of course does throw that electrical surge through your system, which ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572033.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-572033.html 28 Nov 2004 09:38:46 PST I leave mine on all the time, but with the new desk I've got, the fan and dust tend to over heat the complete unit. So w ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571870.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571870.html 28 Nov 2004 08:23:31 PST I have found that leaving a system on helps to save the hard disc from rapid slowdown due to turn off. I vote yes to lea ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571787.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571787.html 28 Nov 2004 07:33:05 PST Have you noticed that most every time a light bulb burns out, it's right when you turn it on and it flashes really brigh ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571765.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7586_102-571765.html 28 Nov 2004 07:25:53 PST