which is more cost effective? to turn my pc on & off 5-10 times, or to just leave it on?

Question

which is more cost effective? to turn my pc on & off 5-10 times, or to just leave it on?

Answer 1

You would save more energy (and money) by leaving it on, but the best thing to do would be to put it on standby when your not using it, that way you're not wasting too much energy.

Answer 2

Put the computer on sleep mode and turn off the monitor.



But turn it off at night while you're sleeping.

Answer 3

Turn it off when you go to bed at night. Then back on when ready to use it. Leaving it running 8-12 hours with no chance of use makes no sense, but its ok to leave it on in the daytime between uses.

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Answer 4

Set your system to Hibernate at a time period of your choosing.

If a laptop set power settings to most saving of power,power monitor and disk drives to sleep after something like 1 hour



If a tower system, set to have monitors sleep after a time,hard drives, same, like 1 to 2 hours after you decide you do not need to use it.

Answer 5

Mythbusters did an episode on light bulbs that asked this very question. The power required during startup is actually much less than you would think, so turning it off and then back on later is better. Personally I turn it on at the beginning of the day and then at the end of the day, before I go to bed I turn it off.



Leaving it on all night is going to use WAY more power than powering it on in the morning, so that's what I do. It is also better for the computer if it is not running all the time, because there is less chance of it overheating and frying itself.

Answer 6

It will most likely be more cost efficient to turn it off and on whenever needed, however, one thing to consider is that continuously starting and stopping your computer wears it down more than leaving it running. Constant boots/shutdowns can impact your computer's long-term life.

Answer 7

put it into hibernate or sleep mode and wake it up when you need to use it

Answer 8

there is a radio commerical out now in my area (mid-east coast) and they say that they conducted this exact study and they determined that it is much more cost efficient if you turn it off every time your done using it, unless you come back to it like every 30 seconds to use it.



just budget your time, so yur not turning it on/off every 30 seconds..

Answer 9

You know... I think that they have found that it takes about the same amount of energy to do both. However, your computer should be turned off once in a while anyway and left to rest. Do you have a lcd monitor or a regular old monitor. One way to save money is if you have an lcd... turn off your screen saver. Lcd monitors do not "burn out" like regular monitors do... so if you have one, there is no need for a screen saver! This will save a little extra energy in the long run. Hope this helps!

Answer 10

I agree with the people that said if you are going back to use it constantly leave it on and put it to "sleep " but I turn it off at night because ( I have Vista ) and that's when it does updates and defragging. Since I have it in my bedroom the light won't bother me.

Answer 11

I believe when answering this question, you have to look at the full scope of things. Leaving your computer on all the time leaves your computer 100% more vulnerable than if it were off. Therefore, your computer is more susceptible to damage in the form of viruses and all the other goodies that cause us to purchase products like McAfee. However, your big bad McAfee security system is almost worthless when you leave your computer on 24/7.



Also, when you shut down your computer is when it has a chance to complete its software and system updates. Leaving your computer on constantly will cause these to queue up and an increase in lag within the operating system.



Don't forget--computers really aren't these superbrain machines capable of everything. One cant expect a machine left running 24/7, with no real sign of a break, will run perfectly all on its own forever without any sort of maintenence. Especially when your PC can be tapped into though a mere unsecured wireless network. So wise up and realize that your PC needs some TLC if you want to actually get your money's worth out of a computer.



In conclusion, even if it seems like on the surface level the cost for using your computer is cheaper when left on 24/7 (without restarting it often), one should look at the bigger picture and realize that it could lead to premature deterioration of the computer.



What you might save by continuously running your computer will be put towards repair, maintenence, or even replacement of your PC in the near future.

Answer 12

Turn it OFF.



Myth: An idle computer doesn’t use much energy.

Once a computer is on and operating there is little change in the amount of energy it uses while idle or when doing complex calculations. Another part of this myth deals with screen savers. Screen savers do not save energy unless they shut the monitor off or into stand-by mode. A monitor can use 50% (CRT monitors use more energy than LCD) or more of the energy used by the computer system and shutting it off when not needed can save a measurable amount of energy.



Myth: It’s harmful to the computer to be turned off and on.

This one of those ideas that once was true is no longer. Early computer technology was such that the shut down and start up of certain parts, especially a computer hard drive, would effect the life of that component. Technology has advanced and now while turning it off and on may shorten life, but the life has increase so much that the device will no longer be in use before that happens.

Answer 13

This is one of those questions where there is no single right answer. In other words, it depends on how you use your computer.



There are at least three situations that force you to leave your computer on 24 hours a day:





* You are on a network, and the network administrators back up files and/or upgrade software over the network at night. If that is the case, and you want your machine backed up or upgraded, then you need to leave it on all the time.



* You are using your machine as some sort of server. For example, HowStuffWorks has a machine that creates the images for the How Webcams Work article. It needs to be on 24 hours a day. If your machine acts as a file server, print server, Web server, etc., on a LAN (local area network) or the Internet, then you need to leave it on all the time.



* If you are running something like SETI@home and you want to produce as many result sets as possible, you need to leave your machine on all the time.



­ If you do not fall into any of these categories, then you have a choice about whether or not to leave your machine on.



One reason why you might want to turn it off is economic. A typical PC consumes something like 300 watts. Let's assume that you use your PC for four hours every day, so the other 20 hours it is on would be wasted energy. If electricity costs 10 cents per kilowatt-hour in your area, then that 20 hours represents 60 cents a day. Sixty cents a day adds up to $219 per year.



It's possible to use the energy-saving features build into modern machines and cut that figure in half. For example, you can have the monitor and hard disk power down automatically when not in use. You'll still be wasting $100 per year.

Answer 14

Well... This really depends. What kind of PC you use. The power supply of course. Some power supplies are actually made to be more economical and still put out that juice you need. But for a standard PC I would just stop using it so much in the day.. If you are going to get on and off 5-10 times, put it on standby. If you are going to use it 1-3 times in the day, Turn it on and off. Either that or just get a Laptop. Economical, Portable, Convenient, and Wireless!!!

Answer 15

If you're wondering when you should turn off your personal computer for energy savings, here are some general guidelines to help you make that decision.



Though there is a small surge in energy when a computer starts up, this small amount of energy is still less than the energy used when a computer is running for long periods of time. For energy savings and convenience, consider turning off



the monitor if you aren't going to use your PC for more than 20 minutes

both the CPU and monitor if you're not going to use your PC for more than 2 hours.

Make sure your monitors, printers, and other accessories are on a power strip/surge protector. When this equipment is not in use for extended periods, turn off the switch on the power strip to prevent them from drawing power even when shut off. If you don't use a power strip, unplug extra equipment when it's not in use.



Most PCs reach the end of their "useful" life due to advances in technology long before the effects of being switched on and off multiple times have a negative impact on their service life. The less time a PC is on, the longer it will "last." PCs also produce heat, so turning them off reduces building cooling loads.



For cost effectiveness, you also need to consider how much your time is worth. If it takes a long time to shut down the computer and then restart it later, the value of your time will probably be much greater than the value of the amount of electricity you will save by turning off the computer.

Answer 16

Desktop Computer



60-250 watts



On screen saver



60-250 watts

(no difference)



Sleep / standby



1 -6 watts



Laptop



15-45 watts



Monitors



Typical 17" CRT



80 watts



Typical 17" LCD



35 watts



Apple MS 17" CRT,

mostly white (blank IE window)



63 watts



Apple MS 17" CRT,

mostly black (black Windows desktop with just a few icons)



54 watts



Screen saver (any image on screen)



same as above

(no difference)



Sleeping monitor (dark screen)



0-15 watts



Monitor turned off at switch



0-10 watts



Apple iMac G5 w/built in 20" LCD screen



Doing nothing



97 watts



Monitor dimmed



84 watts



Monitor sleep



62 watts



Copying files



110 watts



Watching a DVD



110 watts



Opening a bunch of pictures



120 watts



Computer sleep



3.5 watts

How much

Answer 17

Here's a simple way to put it:

Are you going to class? Is it about an hour? Shut down your PC.

Are you going to the gym, the whole trip being about an hour? Shut down your PC.



Are you running to the grocery store to grab some milk? Depending on how long it will take, either put the PC on sleep mode, or shut it down.



Are you going to the bathroom then back to the computer? Obviously, leave the PC on, haha xD



Are you going to sleep? Taking a 1hr nap? Shut it down.

Get it?



All those hours you're not there to use the PC, and it's just idle, it all adds up! If the PC is off, it's off, period!

Answer 18

The idea it to look at the Number of watts each component uses add them then times the electric rate..



If your home is all electric then You might be concerned...

Opinion

Now look at the small power converters it is a small black cube It is the focus of the power freaks.. I have about 14..don;t forget your D.S.L converter or answering machine (make mine16)

that may work out to but I remember that each uses less then a few pennies

but if you heat your home with electric then what difference will a dollar be in Inconvenience- - nonsense..

Now if you choose to disconnect the power and then the battery goes dead The power surge to charge is much grater than to maintain it

Opinion

BTW I use over $1000 in the winter for propane heat

but about $70 - 80 for electric And never over $120 when we were doing wood work

Answer 19

Turn your computer off when done for the day. Turn it back on the next day. Don't turn it off everytime you take a break or something. There's no point in leaving an energy consuming device on when you're not using it, but there is some wear and tear every time you boot your computer. The best compromise would be to turn it off when it won't be used for an extended time.

One of the reasons I like turning it off when it won't be used for a while is that when it's off I KNOW it can't get a virus, worm, or trojan.

Answer 20

I'm not sure the answer is that easy. I'm not sure a PC uses a ton more energy during start up. The hard drive is still continuously running while on and idle. The CPU seems to find things to keep it occupied when in "idle" state. If I really wanted to answer this question, I would hook my amp meter in the power cable and check out how much current is being drawn during startup compared to "idle" state. Current*Volts*time at a particular current will give you energy. Amps*Volts*Hour gives you watt*hours. Divide that number by 1000 and you get kilowatt*hours. This is what you pay for from the elec. company. About 15 cents a kW*hr. Otherwise, setup your powersaving features in the control panel. That's easier.

Answer 21

Switching it on and off repeatedly really won't save you money either way during the day as far as your electric bill but it is Much harder on your computer. A couple of things you can do to save money are:



1) Shut your computer down when it will have a lot of down time (eg overnight, when you go out of town)

2) About once a quarter take the case off your computer and use a can of air blow out any dust. (make sure you hold the can upright so now water comes out) this will keep your fans efficient and they won't have to run as often.,

3) Instead of a screen savor set your monitor to turn off after 5-10 minuets of non-use



Hope this helps!

Answer 22

Actually, the most cost effective solution would be to install a programmable thermostat that would automatically drop the temp. back to whatever setting you desire at a specific time, (like when you're leaving for work), then it could restore the temp. you want, say a half hour before you get home, so you'd reap the savings of having the lower temps. while you're away, but you'd still be comfortable while you're there. They only cost between $35-$50, depending on how many bells and whistles you want, and they're not that hard to install.

Answer 23

As things heat up, they expand. As they cool, they shrink. By heating up and cooling your computer, you induce mechanical stress. Cards come loose, dirt gets in between contacts, etc. Modern construction has minimized these problems, and you probably wont keep your computer that long anyway, but that is why some people leave them on all the time.



Another reason is time. If you have to wait a couple minutes after you turn it on before you can use it, that sucks. If you do that at work, you are less productive.

Answer 24

It is more cost effective to leave your PC on at all times, however the use of a hibernate/sleep mode will is preferred to leaving your computer constantly on.



The average electrical usage of an idle computer is about 35w (with power management) and about 60w (without power management) while an active computer is near 100w. (meaning as much as a lit 100 watt light bulb) Also, the computer uses about 110w to boot from "off"



True when a computer is is off it uses 0 watts to maintain, the long term cost is less to leave it on.



Hard drives last longer when left on, and don't have to be replaced or repaired as often.



Virus protection software is protecting your computer and downloading updates when left on and that saves you money in computer repair,



Updates to software (windows live update etc.) allow your computer to perform at peak operating efficiency.



My suggestion, use the power management options available on your computer to lower power usage, and leave the computer on.



(The above information is based on a Pentium 4 or better processor)

Answer 25

Electricity is about 5.8 cents per kw hour..

your avg computer power supply is 400wats.. assuming you are using about 1/4 of that when not in use.. the computer is using about 100 wats



that would be 1 KW hour/ 10 hours of standby time on yoru computer.. or about 6 cents a night...



everytime you poweer your computer up or shut it off there is a power surge that has a chance (remote but there) of frying your power supply this surge is caused by the capacitive and inductive charges built up in the power supply and the mobo...



so in short... 10 Cents per day to run the computer non-stop means 36 bucks a year to operate it...



600 bucks for a new computer.. so you could run it for about 20 years before you pay the cost of frying it...

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in short it is GREENER to turn it off...



it is more cost effective to leave it on.

Answer 26

I raised this question at a computer site...people that live online or work with computers. It was about a 50-50 split between going to standby or leaving on 24/7 but even those that said 24/7 would turn it on and off at least once a day to clear those temporary files. If you use it once a day (like two hours in the evening) use the on/off if you use it several times during the day use the standby and turn it off at the end of the day. If you are managing a website that is online 24-7 and respond to alerts when someone signs in then run it 24-7 but do an on/off cycle at least once a day. Most computers become obsolete before they wear out so computer life is not really a factor.

Answer 27

It depends on the amount of time between the ons & offs.

For instance, over the span of a week, and having it on for 1 hour each day, off & on would probably be best. But if you are turning it off/on 10 times within an hour, and only leaving it off for a few minutes, just leaving it on would probably be better.

So, in one day, it still depends on the amount of time. You might be able to find energy info on the manufacturer's website.

Answer 28

There are two things to consider.



1) Wear and tear on your computer. By turning your computer on and off multiple times a day you are causing your components to heat up(contract) and cool down(expand). This contractions, along with surging on and off your power supply has a cumulative effect on your computer. Think of a paper clip. The first time your bend it its fine, and you can bend it a bunch of times with no problems, however if you keep bending it, it does eventually snap. In general, keeping a computer running is better for the computer then repeated on/off cycles. In the business world it is a general practice to leave computers on all the time. Besides letting your computer update(which is usefull at home to) it also saves wear and tear.



2)Electricity usage. When your computer is on, its using power. This is a no brainer. It is not a huge cost( I think someone did an estimate and said 36 dollars a year) it does add up.



Now, saying all that, there are ways to leave your computer on and still save energy.



1) Turn off your monitor. Dont just leave it in standby, when you are away, just hit the button and shut it off. And if you still have a CRT monitor, replace it with a LCD. It is much more energy efficent.



2) Have your computer go into standby after a limited amount of time. Lets say 1 hour. But if you really want to conserve, you can have it shut off the disk after 20 minutes or so.



3) Make sure that your peripherals are only on when needed. Shut off your printer unless you are using it. Same with your usb hub or anything that gets plugged in. A lot of times people just leave there devices on even when not in use.



4)Shut it off at night, or when you go away for more then a day.



5)Plug all your devices ino a power strip. Now when you are done for the night, shut off the strip. This way nothing is left on. (always shutdown your computer properly first)



Finally, if you really want to know what the difference is in wattage for your computer over a period of time, think of getting something like this http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/7657/ It is not very expensive and it will give you an exact reading of what is more energy efficient, and how much its worth. Just dont forget to include wear and tear on your computer in the calculations.

Answer 29

I was listening to the radio one morning, and I forgot who, but they did a study similar to what your asking and it turned out that turning it completely off saved more energy than putting it on standby.



But if your going to turn it off 5-10 times in a 24hour period, I would probably put it on standby. But make sure you turn it off ever so often. It will refresh the memory making your computer a little more responsive.

Answer 30

Whats best for your computer is to turn shut it off every night, and then when your not using it during the day log out completly. Make sure it has enough air circulating so it won't over heat and use more energy. Also when you go out of town even for a day make sure you turn it off along with everything else in your house including the AC or Heater.

Answer 31

Well if you leave it on make sure you have a good firewall so hackers do not your computer sitting there while you are away from it. Those type of 24/7 hour computers that are on all the time are vulnerable to hackers left unattended. Plus make sure you have enough memory for it too otherwise it could freeze up if left on all the time. You could prabably leave it on all day long from morning to night without ant problems.



I gave you a star for asking a good question.

Answer 32

When you talk about cost effective, you have to think not only in terms of energy cost, but as well at the cost of the computer itself, like any other machine the more the "engine" is on the more it deteriorates. So better to swich it off if you are not using for a while.

Answer 33

Have it go into standby or sleep mode after "x" amount of minutes not being used. When you get up and walk away, turn off your monitor (if not a laptop) and that'll save some energy.



More convenient to leave it on if you are going to be accessing it several times a day...then just turn it off at the end of the day when you're done.

Answer 34

how much does it really need to be on. if you use it a total of 5 hours a day and the boot time isn't an issue then I would turn it off including the main power switch but if you are on it like 14 hours a day I would leave it on. IMO

Answer 35

The best way to save money and energy is to put it on standby or turn off the monitor while you are taking a short break. If you won't be using the computer for a long period of time turn it off than unplug it to prevent vampire energy. (Vampire energy is the energy a plugged in appliance uses while it is turned off. 40% of you're electric bill is vampire energy.)

Answer 36

One thing to keep in mind is that the computer is not a closed system. While it might break one way or the other for start ups and shutdowns versus leaving it on continuously remember that computers do put out a bit of heat. So if you leave it running continuously then your air conditioning bill will go up. (Or conversely your heating bill may go down in the winter...)

Answer 37

You will save more by turning it off and on 5-10 times. Unlike mobile phones PC's use a steady amount of power from when they are turned on until they are turned off.

Answer 38

leave it on but when your not using it, keep it on standby. It takes a lot more energy starting the computer up than it does just leaving it to run. Just close as many programs as you can so it doesn't need to work as hard. It's like riding a bike up a hill, what would you rather do? Keep stopping and starting on the middle of the hill or just do it in one clean sweep?

Answer 39

Out of a 24 hour day, my computer is off at least 16 of the 24 hours.



I make it a rule that when anyone including myself is finished, we turn the monitor off with the small power button. Saves wear and tear ont eh monitor. I find that the computer will perform better and not burn out as quickly.

Answer 40

It depends on how long you are leaving it off. Don't turn it off if you will be using it again in, say, an hour or less (that off-time limit is arbitrary). The power consumed spinning up the disc and loading all the software might void any savings from switching it off. I'm not sure how much wear the disc motor start-up torque causes, relative to wear from stable speed, but that might matter also.

Answer 41

It's a myth that turning it on and off harms the computer. When a desktop computer is on, it uses between 105 and 145 watts, depending on the model and age. When you put it in standby, it uses 4 - 5 watts. That's a huge difference.



During the day I put it in standby and turn it on/off maybe 5 times a day. At night I turn it off, so that I start with a fresh boot in the morning.

Answer 42

That sounds like an in-between number. If you're only using it about 5 times in a 24-hour period, you could turn it off. But if you're using it 10 times, then you could just leave it on.

I might use mine about 3-4 times a day on average and I usually turn it off, especially when it's hot.

Answer 43

I am a long time believer in turning it on once.



The most damage you can do to ANY electrical circuit is when it is sitting there cold, and you suddenly apply power to it.



My desktop computer at home is on almost 24x7 - so is the one at my office.



The screens are set to go to sleep, but the machines literally are almost never turned off.



I am willing to bet money that both of them will outlast any machine that is constantly being flipped on and off.



The amount of electricity used by both machines when they are asleep is so tiny as to be insignifigant.

Answer 44

I'm in the same situation as you; the best way to conserve energy and save on your electric bill is to utilize the hibernation/standby mode. For the times you're going to use it less or are going to be away for an extended period of time, power it all the way down.

Answer 45

If you are constantly using your computer through the day, then turning it off and on isn't going to work for you. (I know it doesn't for me).



Its better to set your computer to hibernate after so many minutes, or just leave it on until you go to bed. Then turn if off while you sleep. Its good to turn it off once in a while so that it can update files etc, it will run better. :)

Answer 46

leave it on. you can also put it on standby when not in use. if you were to turn it on and off a lot during the day, it takes more energy from the computer to load everything and then shut it off just to have to be loaded again

Answer 47

Save money, energy and be smart...When not in use, turn it off.

Look at it this way....Why would you leave a light bulb on in a room, if there is no one using it or there to use it? Turn it off, is what a wise person would do.

Answer 48

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are better tools Says conserve power when not using it every day "

Answer 49

it would be best to put it on stand-by or hibernate mode. it pretty much acts as if it is off but once you move the mouse it will restore itself. Then in the evening or whenever you are finished with it completely for the day/night turn it off.

Answer 50

It's best to turn off the monitor at least between uses. For convenience, you can leave the computer on, but turn the monitor off. At night turn off the computer and monitor.

Answer 51

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Answer 52

leave it....just put it in sleep mode if you won't be using for a long period of time. Computer's are built now-a-day's to stay on rather than having to power them off and on. It's better for your computer if you just use the sleep mode/hybernation mode when not in use.

Answer 53

Try cutting down you time on the computer. Make a list of what you want or need to do, then give yourself a certain time to do it each day. This saves time and money!

Answer 54

The best way you just off it.You can on it back when you need it and you are advice not to off 5-10 times.This can cause faulty to you pc.

Answer 55

Turn it off and on. Only put it on sleep mode if you know your coming back in a short while like under an hour./////

Answer 56

Standby

Answer 57

Keeping it on would be better. Because urning it on and off requires alot of energy. I'd suggest turning of your screen and put it on standby.

Answer 58

Leave it on...Turn it to sleep mode. Are u trying to save electricty or ur PC? If u want to save electricty, I have the answer

Answer 59

My step father works for a computer company and he told me that its easier and more cost effective to leave the computer on. You can put your computer in stand by or hibernate mode to achieve this.

Answer 60

you will save electricity in the long run by shutting it down. It does not use any more energy to power on and off than it does to keep it on.

Answer 61

look around your computer propoties lots of them have power saving settings (the screen turns off by its self and little energy is used doing so)

Answer 62

We leave ours on during the day & power down overnight.

Of course, we have Energy Star power savers.

Answer 63

When not using it put in sleep or hibernation mode; save a ton of money and energy!

Answer 64

i would say leave it on. any appliance will initially consume more electric when it's newly turned on than when it's idle. In that case you save more energy plus you won't be destroying you pc by turning it on and off.

Answer 65

keeping it on and off will allow the RAM to reset. But looking more cost effectivally, doenst matter.

Answer 66

good answer

dear friend! usage of Monitor is more. if you turn off it, don't need to turn off you PC or laptop. Remember it you can set your power management to turn off your HDD or ...

But I suggest you to turn off your PC if you don't want to use it frequently.

Answer 67

It takes a negligible amount of extra energy to start it up. You may be thinking of a car?

Answer 68

PC like to be left on since it means less power surges which they do not like.

Answer 69

If we talk about energy is absolutely clear that to turn it off.

Answer 70

I turn it off at night, and turn it on in the morning and when i'm not using it during the day i turn off the monitor............

Answer 71

I have heard that leaving your PC on uses just as much electricity or close enough not to notice a change in your electric bill as turning it off. The only way to decrease your electric bill is to put the computer on a power strip and shut the power strip off 5-10 times a day.. Same with your Tv.



I leave mine on all the time unless we leave for the weekend or vacation but often just shut the monitor at night

Answer 72

Put it on StandBy. The best option.

Answer 73

leave it on all the time. It takes a tremendous amount of juice to start running, but once its on, it draws less current to keep itself running.

Answer 74

leave it on

if you dont use it for a while it will go to "sleep" and pretty much be off then just click a button and the screen will turn back on

Answer 75

leave it on you draw more energy turning it on and off

Answer 76

Just leave it on

Answer 77

Put it on STANDBY mode, and you will save more $ than both turning it on, and just leaving it on.

Answer 78

i think putting it on stand by is your best bet that way you not turnning it off or keepin it on

Answer 79

Standby mode is what everyone tells me is better.

Answer 80

How about using it less frequently. There are other things to do.

Answer 81

Leave it on

Answer 82

Leave it on and let it sleep

Answer 83

Put it on Standby... its like the energy saving option.... but u should turn it off like once a week or so.

Answer 84

Standby or sleep

Answer 85

Leave it on babe. Mythbusters proved this one with lightbulbs.

Answer 86

I was told to leave mine on all day - and only turn off at night.

Answer 87

leave it on it will go to sleep mode any way

Answer 88

you can let it sleeping



you will save gold and some work xP

Answer 89

you could put it on power save

Answer 90

Leave it on... its better for your computer also (then turning it off and on)

Answer 91

put it on standby

Answer 92

just put it on standby

Answer 93

THanks for asking this questions, I'm going to check out your best answer because I too want to know this

Answer 94

i would prefer to keep it on ( my dad pays the bill ) but if i had to pay, and had a powerful PC, i would on and off...

Answer 95

Leave it on.

Answer 96

leave it on :)

Answer 97

i just close my lid and it automatically goes to sleep

and it saves my work where ever i left off