Report, edit, etc...Posted by MaThRiX(U) on 2005-03-01 at 20:58:29
Hey everyone, I have a little question, I just want to know if it's good or not for computers, to never turn 'em off. I close my computer everyday after using it. But some persons never turns it off... anyway ANSWER THIS!!! and have a good day. -_+
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KaboomHahahein on 2005-03-01 at 21:02:41
I turn mines off everyday. How can that be a bad thing? The worst is having it turned on and have it on the Internet...when you are not using it. More risk of hackers, virus etc entering you computer.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Incinerate_IV on 2005-03-01 at 21:15:38
I always leave my computer on during weekdays, and give it a nice little cool down every weekend. You guys should notice computer slowing down when its been left on for too long.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by axblader on 2005-03-01 at 21:50:21
ya...i once suspened my comp everyday for a week and it was soo slow!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Tuxedo Templar on 2005-03-01 at 23:51:47
I hear its not good for your computer to turn the power on and off frequently. Has something to do with putting stress on the circuits or something. I'm no expert, though.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2005-03-01 at 23:59:50
100 Points to Tuxedo-Templar. IF you have proper cooling in your computer then it is actually better to leave the computer ON at all times. However if your computer tends to overheat then it is better to turn it off periodically and wait a few hours before using it again.
I personally leave my computer on at all times. I have never had a problem with this. Matter of fact ... the computer im using right now has been on, non stop, for over 3 months now.
I personally leave my computer on at all times. I have never had a problem with this. Matter of fact ... the computer im using right now has been on, non stop, for over 3 months now.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by notnuclearrabbit on 2005-03-02 at 10:32:03
[center]Turning on a computer is basically the same as turning on a car. When you start it, hundreds of circuts start working at once. It's much better to keep your computer turned on, but never let it get hot. Keep it cool at all times, or turn it off when it starts getting hot.[/center]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by NeoNightmareX on 2005-03-02 at 16:39:00
i restart when i have to print because my printer suz-z0rs and doesnt get the files unless i restart, other than that ive had it on ever since i got it runs fine
Report, edit, etc...Posted by MillenniumArmy on 2005-03-02 at 17:10:30
Computers can be left on for a long time.
The only thing that'll hurt you would be to pay for the electricity to keep ur computer up and running.
The only thing that'll hurt you would be to pay for the electricity to keep ur computer up and running.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2005-03-02 at 17:15:52
Standby is my shutdown. I have decent firewalls (My dad's a computer security analist so he knows what is good and whatnot).
I rarely shutdown.
I rarely shutdown.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Drakiel on 2005-03-02 at 17:22:50
Well... if you leave your computer on and are constantly running programs taking up a lot of heavy memory (and your computer doesn't HAVE quality memory), then yea you'll run into memory problems - which can EASILY be fixed by restarting your comp.
Like... recharging a battery.
Like... recharging a battery.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Urmom(U) on 2005-03-02 at 17:25:12
kow, did he say if nortons firewall is good or not? i always leave mine on unless it freezes causing me to restart.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by axblader on 2005-03-02 at 17:25:57
hm...my com is 6 years old...i dont think keeping it on is a good idea lol....
though my cooling hecka efficeint...not an once of heat...atleast to me...maybe my hands are just warm
though my cooling hecka efficeint...not an once of heat...atleast to me...maybe my hands are just warm
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2005-03-02 at 17:27:48
Uhh... freezing isnt very good... -_-
Norton Is pretty good. I cant really ask him seeings how I'm not allowed on the computer, but if I get the chance, I'll bring it up.
I use AVG Free Edition. Free thingy [My old firewall, TrendMicro (Good firewall) ran out of its trial]
Norton Is pretty good. I cant really ask him seeings how I'm not allowed on the computer, but if I get the chance, I'll bring it up.
I use AVG Free Edition. Free thingy [My old firewall, TrendMicro (Good firewall) ran out of its trial]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Urmom(U) on 2005-03-02 at 17:31:02
ok so at least i have a feeling of protection. now if i could only delete all of these viruses and adware that i have...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EzDay281 on 2005-03-02 at 17:34:47
My mom has me shutdown when I go to sleep.
The reason that she gave me was that she doesn't trust Winblows.
The reason that she gave me was that she doesn't trust Winblows.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2005-03-02 at 17:35:41
Microsoft antispyware, google i suppose. Thats the stuff we use at the moment, but trend Micro has it built in (Or it comes with it)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by LegacyWeapon on 2005-03-02 at 18:31:24
I don't shut mine down unless it's so slow it's intolerable. I just need a bit more ram. Otherwise it should have no side-effects, other than your electricity bill going up...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KrAzY on 2005-03-02 at 20:55:05
I shutdown my computer in "HIBERNATION" as in turns off, if you have your files not exited, and you hibernated it, once you turn it on, it's still there also if you unplug your computer during hibernation, it's still there and never makes your computer slooow 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2005-03-02 at 23:28:42
I shut my computer down when I sleep. Not because I have to or I think it'll catch fire, more that my fan is fricking loud so I cant sleep with it on.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Warlord on 2005-03-02 at 23:49:55
Yea, I can't sleep either when my fan is on... unless I just post on useless posts on cool websites all night 
What's the difference between standby/hibernation and shutdown??? Other than you can start the former up by moving the mouse... My computer doesn't standby well.... It takes about 30 minutes to boot back up from standby... Damn comp lol
What's the difference between standby/hibernation and shutdown??? Other than you can start the former up by moving the mouse... My computer doesn't standby well.... It takes about 30 minutes to boot back up from standby... Damn comp lolReport, edit, etc...Posted by Zombie on 2005-03-03 at 16:08:21
i have never always turned my comps off.... but that was 3-4 comps ago 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KrAzY on 2005-03-03 at 20:10:05
Hibernation does turns off fans