2024-07-22 05:09:50
The PC you have probably uses an SSD, so physical wear is not a problem [Link] Windows restarts your PC to install updates automatically, and it is turned on by default [Link] It’s not a waste of electricity if your PC has proper support for low power sleep modes. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-0-20) Author
2024-07-22 05:26:06
NNN as hard drives are still commonly used, updates are often missed or delayed when leaving a pc running, the electricity waste is still a factor when a device is in sleep mode, and other components like fans will wear faster if constantly running. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-0-4) Author
2024-07-22 14:09:10
NNN, even an SSD will wear out if you leave your pc running NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-0-2) Author
2024-07-22 16:31:49
NNN - Leaving computers on without frequent restarts does harm Windows Updates as well as general computer performance. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-2) Author
2024-07-22 17:32:02
NNN, electricity constantly running through any electrical component will wear them all out eventually. The biggest concern, however, is the PSU. In sleep mode, it's still running; too much of this can cause it to become unstable and potentially overload, damaging the entire PC. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-3) Author
2024-07-22 21:11:45
NNN - The note is factually incorrect. 1. Hard Disk do wear out quite faster when running as they are mechanical, and most hard disks are not made for 24/7 runtime. 2. The PC will still eat more power than when it is switched off. 3. A lot of Windows updates require a reboot. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-0) Author