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How often do you shutdown your computer?

Everyday 29 vote(s) 45.3%
At least twice within a week 2 vote(s) 3.1%
Once a week 5 vote(s) 7.8%
A few times a month 9 vote(s) 14.1%
What is shutdown? (Never) 19 vote(s) 29.7%
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  1. Quote Newcomer, in training

    How often do you shutdown your computer?

    Shut down my computer are you mad!!! i can't even get the damn thing on!!! :mad:





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    Quote, Apr 29, 2003
    #41

  2. MooktaKiNG Newcomer, in training

    I turn it off when ver i don't use it. But my computer is used most of the day, so its on long times. I've built a server and when thats ready i'll have a nice PC to keep on 24/7. :D:D
    MooktaKiNG, Apr 29, 2003
    #42

  3. Tarkus TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 835

    Nic, I didn't see your post until after I saw the comment about the NY light and had to jump in with the correct info, as I used to live in Livermore. Didn't mean to try and steal any of your glory. :D Thought the actual lightbulb website would be interesting for everyone.
    Tarkus, Apr 29, 2003
    #43

  4. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    Apart from the concerns over switching on and off often and system life, I also leave the computer on constantly because:

    1) I have downloads going all the time, and

    2) I want to be able to remotely access my desktop on my server from work.
    Phantasm66, Apr 30, 2003
    #44

  5. DigitAlex TechSpot Paladin Posts: 583

    great joke, but WTF ????
    :confused:
    DigitAlex, Apr 30, 2003
    #45

  6. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,268

    Everyday..theres no chance that i m leaving my pc on when the rainy season is on its way to WA! Pretty scared of the lightning, don't want to risk me hardware/
    young&wild, Apr 30, 2003
    #46
     

  7. hondas2k Newcomer, in training

    I shut down both my home and work PC's each day when I am done using them. It sure keeps my bedroom cooler with my PC at home turned off. Not sure which makes more heat, the PC or my 21" monitor but I do notice a difference in the room temp leaving it on versus turning it off.
    hondas2k, May 1, 2003
    #47

  8. altyfc Newcomer, in training

    I re-boot mine about once or twice a day at least usually...

    Aaron
    altyfc, May 4, 2003
    #48

  9. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    Any particular reason for that?
    poertner_1274, May 5, 2003
    #49

  10. Nick Newcomer, in training Posts: 216

    i rarely shut down, even during a thunder storm haha. I reboot maybe once a week at the most though.
    Nick, May 12, 2003
    #50

  11. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,946   +120

    I shut my machines down when there is a BAD lightning storm above. I am also forced to shut down when the power goes out. All my machines stay up otherwise - oh yeah, also when I'm replacing components.

    LNCPapa
    LNCPapa, May 13, 2003
    #51

  12. videobruce Newcomer, in training Posts: 129

    When not is use, shut off the juice!

    Besides, stop being a natural resource hog and save electricity! Lets not all be like California!
    videobruce, May 18, 2003
    #52
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