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    taking care of computer

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by studwand, May 24, 2007.

  1. studwand

    studwand Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it bad for your laptop to turn it off everytime it is not is use?
     
    studwand, May 24, 2007
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    Charr Notebook Deity

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    It is probably better to turn your computer off when you do not use it. I always do.
     
    Charr, May 24, 2007
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    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, actually better to turn it off (or hibernate) than leaving it idling.
     
    Circa69, May 24, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Turning it off reduces the wearing and degradation of the parts, like fan and such. On the other hand, you can't do stuff instantaniously if you need to turn it on.
     
    fabarati, May 24, 2007
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