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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I don't know that it's wrong.
There are two opposing views on this concept, and both are valid. My wife turns her's off every night. I leave mine on every night. I've read articles by very well respected computer gurus espousing both sides of the issue. I just chose the side that worked for me. I really don't know which is best.
Stitchawl
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I do BOTH.
My Tivo (which is a linux PC) ran (and is running now) for 15 years or so.
The Windows Laptop I have in place of it runs constantly (but does go in to hibernate mode, etc.)
My main computer tower/desktop I shut down at night.
Generally it is on power up that a slight surge sucks on the power supply and in many models it is the most likely thing to fail. Also the cheap-ass fans can die and cause catastrophic failure due to overheating.
I believe in using them as you want, keeping everything BACKED UP!!!! and replacing as needed or as you want. Computers really are reasonable if not cheap these days.
