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    sleeping computer

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aespinalc, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. aespinalc

    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    not sure were to post this :confused:

    i like to put my notebook to sleep instead of turning it off, i love the way windows starts in less than 1 sec ^^.
    ive been doing this pretty much since i have my lappy: 2 years
    (this means: i havnt turned off my computer for 2 years... just rebooted when needed by programs)
    is this bad for the computer?

    and also i dont take my notebook to much around and when i use it its plugged in.. is this bad for the battery? what should i do to preserve it?

    Thanks!!

    please post with some sort of proof? i mean not just oh yeah its bad and thats all ^^

    THanks!
     
    aespinalc, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. AznFlamer

    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    Uh,,, that sounds damaging but it wont lead to system failure dont worry, itll only decrease system performance, and the battery life will dry up. and i think u meant "instead of turning it off." Its not that much of a good thing to do.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    There is nothing wrong with putting your computer in sleep mode instead of turning it off.

    As for the battery, check out the battery guide.

    :)
     
    stewie, Aug 1, 2008
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  4. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm probably doesn't improve the life is system components, I'd invest in air in a can to clean out the vents thoroughly.
     
    plattnnum, Aug 1, 2008
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