what do i do ?

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AlmightyEag
Posting Freak

785

04-28-2020, 12:20 AM

If you leave your computer on for 15-30 minutes, you should let it rest. If you need to come back later, simply put it to sleep mode or shut it down as needed. This helps save energy and keep things running smoothly. Let me know if you need more tips!

AlmightyEag

04-28-2020, 12:20 AM #1

mkfrankie
Junior Member

04-28-2020, 06:15 AM

Are you concerned about the tiny 0.02 cents of energy your computer consumes during those 15 to 30 minutes? You probably shouldn't worry...just keep it running.

mkfrankie

04-28-2020, 06:15 AM #2

Are you concerned about the tiny 0.02 cents of energy your computer consumes during those 15 to 30 minutes? You probably shouldn't worry...just keep it running.

hunthorsegirl
Member

182

04-28-2020, 12:57 PM

It seems like you're expressing frustration about needing more energy to restart something. It might have been a misunderstanding. Let me know how I can help!

hunthorsegirl

04-28-2020, 12:57 PM #3

It seems like you're expressing frustration about needing more energy to restart something. It might have been a misunderstanding. Let me know how I can help!

Paray
Junior Member

05-05-2020, 10:47 PM

I don’t care about power, but thank you for the computer Big Grin

Paray

05-05-2020, 10:47 PM #4

I don’t care about power, but thank you for the computer Big Grin

_ShadowX
Junior Member

05-07-2020, 07:36 AM

Keep it operating. Solid-state drives face greater stress when they have to start and stop frequently.

_ShadowX

05-07-2020, 07:36 AM #5

Keep it operating. Solid-state drives face greater stress when they have to start and stop frequently.

GhostGG
Member

170

05-09-2020, 03:30 AM

It seems like overdoing the reboots isn't ideal. It's similar to turning off a light when you don't need it, which is helpful, but constantly switching it on and off can be problematic.

GhostGG

05-09-2020, 03:30 AM #6

It seems like overdoing the reboots isn't ideal. It's similar to turning off a light when you don't need it, which is helpful, but constantly switching it on and off can be problematic.

Camouflagic
Junior Member

05-10-2020, 11:47 AM

It doesn't really change much. All the tries to spot benefits or drawbacks for HDD performance when you keep it running versus turning it off have come up empty. It seems neither approach makes a difference.