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I do not know which is the correct mode to leave my home computer in at the end of the day. I have an HP desktop pavillion, 610y and pavillion flat screen v15 monitor, OS-XP. I have been told to do all ,none, and some of the above. Please advise. Thanks
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saeb, I suppose it is a personal choice... for me I shut down at the end of the day and reboot in the morning.
Just my habit!
Glenn
saeb,
When you're done using the computer at the end of the day, turn it off...the monitor too.
It can use the rest.
Hope this helps.
Grif
There she goes again. I always have used standby (since it came around), I have it set to go into it auto after 20 min of inact (my hd is set to never shut down). I had a real hard time convincing my friend that it was easier on the PC and more ecomical elec. wise than shutting the thing down everytime you walk away from it. There is a light bulb in N. CA. that is 100 years old, it has never been turned off. Nuff said. But, is it worth putting it into standby? Thanks
Carol
Carol,
Are you saying that you NEVER turn your computer off? If you follow the line of reasoning, then you should never turn off ANY power equipment because it will last longer. Don't ever turn off the lights? Never turn off the TV? I'd love to see your power bill. I agree, don't shut it down every time you walk away, but there is some middle ground...
Although it is generally considered correct that some electrical equipment such as lights and computers may sustain more "total hours" if left on, it may not be that they will sustain more "usable hours" if kept on constantly. If the computer is not used for 12 hours of the day, at night for example, won't you get more usable hours if it's turned off during that time. We have a few 7 and 8 year old computers at the office that are turned off every night and weekend and run 10 hours each day. If nothing else, I believe there's no need to use or be charged for the power.
By the way, if you could post a link to the 100 year old light bulb that would be great. What type of filament is being used.
Hope this helps.
Grif
Hand made, carbon filiament, 4 Watts.
http://www.centennialbulb.org/facts.htm
Bob
Nuff said, thanks. Why are you addressing me as Carol?I'm a newbie and just want to know how these confidential things work when you sign up on a forum.
Saeb,
We aren't addressing YOU as Carol. Instead, because we posted immediately below the post of "Relentless" (signed as "Carol"), then we are responding to "her" post, not yours. All responses directed at you will be immediately below your posts.
Just watch for the location of the responses.
HOpe this helps.
Grif
You do know the difference between them, don't you?
If so, then it is a simple choice as to what you want and when you want it.
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