If you have a laptop or PC, do you shut it down before going to bed 💻🤔?

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Do ya?

FunkyMonkee · Accepted Answer

When I was at MY house and had my stereo in my bedroom, I did but, where I am now, the computer is my only source of music and I like to listen to some when I go to bed so, it stays on all night, until I can get my stereo up here, but I only have it set to play for about 3.5 hours so, after that, it goes to sleep, too. I mostly only use the laptop when I'm eating so I have something to watch and I put it to sleep as soon as I'm done but, on some occasions, if it's acting a bit goofy, I'll actually shut it off when I'm done.

SurströmmingLover · Accepted Answer

Yes, there's no need to consume electricity for no reason. Unless some process is still going on.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

No, leave it on unless it is acting up. then I will reboot it. Is that bad?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I always shit my pc down

BluishGaze · Answer

Yes.

I'd like to save myself the trouble of having to deal with glitches and a freezing PC. Besides, coming from an time where most computers ran with BIOS, I find that most PCs today turn on and start up EXTREMELY fast anyway, thanks to UEFI.

If the kids today experienced BIOS, they'd have no issues turning off their PC regularly these days. Hahaha.

MrOracle · Answer

My main PC and my NAS never get turned off - they're on UPSs to ensure they're never off, in fact. My laptops get turned off when not in use, and I have a couple of other PCs that are used occasionally, but my primary PC only goes into power-save mode - it never gets shut off.

egarcia1360 · Answer

Yep, I shut it down every night. It's mainly a habit from when I was using Windows, whose stability really suffers from being left on constantly. But even though I *could* leave it on indefinitely now since switching to Linux, I don't see a reason to waste all that power, especially since it boots in a seconds thanks to the SSD. The only time I leave it on is for a long download, in which case I'll schedule a shutdown for a little while after it's estimated to finish.

Mantinziza · Answer

I always shut it down, memory can stack up and cause performance issues and even if your rig is good enough to handle that. If your on the net, you can't get remotely hacked if its shut down. let alone not payin for the extra electricy

AviatorTom · Answer

No, I just lock the screen. I rarely restart it. It usually restarts when Microsoft does an update... and I occasionally restart it if there's a problem, like it loses track of my external speakers, or loses its WiFi connection and won't reconnect.

EspressoTeen234 · Answer

Yes as it is connected to a usb c dock that shuts off all my lights at desk when I shut down my computer. As well as benefits of shutting down in windows.

ImDusty · Answer

None of my computers are ever shut down except to restart. My NAS/Media Server obviously is always on, and I'm usually doing something on my main pc overnight (downloading, running something etc.)

dustybiker · Answer

My older mac is dementing and will forget what date/time it is. If in the middle of something will keep it running until done.

SinceYouAsked · Answer

Absolutely! Shut it down, close the lid and unplug it.

laurieluvsit · Answer

No, I leave mine running and only shut if off occasionally just to clear the memory card and reset the software.

alice55 · Answer

I always do. Kinda weird not to do it. Except if you sleep like 3 hours but if not its weird not to shut it down.

dorksided1 · Answer

Once in a while but, I mainly go to sleep with a movie app going

menina · Answer

I shut down whenever I'm done using it, even if I'm not going to bed.

Avt9560 · Answer

Mine is too old and makes a lot of noise haha so yes

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I do. Specifically, I watch out for the overcharging thing.

Phoenix98 · Answer

My PC was originally built to host servers before I got it and turned it into a gaming rig so it can 24/7 without any issues.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

When I stop using it, it gets turned off. takes seconds to start, so pointless leaving it on.

Yumix · Answer

My laptop is always in sleep mode so I can resume work quickly the next day without having to set up everything each morning. My desktop isn't much used anymore therefore always off

josephinelcajon · Answer

At bedtime or leave the house and most of the time if I know I will be outside for most of the day.

nowama · Answer

I've never shut my laptop down. I just close the lid.

TheMajesticKing777 · Answer

You should, people can hack into the camera, true story

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I shut it down at night. Electricity was 5 bucks a gallon the last time I looked.

Foteini1985 · Answer

I do and iPad I put Do not disturb. I get no notifications, emails. Only people contact me. Our those in my contacts. Though I sleep from 5 am to 2 pm.

Jerre · Answer

Most newer model PCs, within past 5 years, have a sleep mode the PC will go into if not used within 30 mins, same as my monitor. It costs next to nothing to leave it on during nighttime.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I rarely shut my work laptop down. Just lock it and close lid

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I try to shut it off every night but sometimes I’ll just let it go into sleep mode

Passion_Devil · Answer

I do. Unless I am installing something and it's taking a while

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

I shut both down daily. Work computer I restart daily or I do not get updates

Icybread · Answer

not really but I think my laptop automatically shutsdown after an hour if it's closed.

SunnyCaliGirl · Answer

When I remember to do it, i turn off my laptop before bedtime

worldscolide · Answer

My laptop gets shut down, my desktop runs 24x7.. and so does the two servers i have in my basement.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

If it my personal laptop i shut it down  If it's companies i just close the lid

Twalli · Answer

I just close it which automatically puts it into sleep mode, whic isn't exactly off, but doesn't consume battery

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Always. That’s how you preserve the life of your computer.

chulo1992 · Answer

Right after using my lappy... it gets shut down all the time everytime

kellytheman · Answer

Yeah it's needs some be shutdown once awhile or go on sleep mode.

scott04sa22 · Answer

I keep my new LTE laptop on 24/7 almost. I use it at night to watch movies before going to sleep

spiralshape · Answer

Yes, but I am also tempted to stay up late with the laptop because I am extremely detail-oriented.

OddBeMe · Answer

Not every night. But it’s like your brain, needs rest.

28ouc · Answer

mine runs 24/7 and just shut down for updates, installs and if there's an issue.

LadiesFavoriteToy · Answer

Laptop i just close it as for my nas server leave it on.

Deserter · Answer

I just use my phone, that pic is so chill by the way

Adam_West · Answer

Of course. Otherwise it would be a waste of energy. You stupid!!!

captainggaming · Answer

Yes I learned to do so the hard way. I'm into gaming so my desktop is running pretty well all day/night.

robocop666 · Answer

I turn off wifi and haev camera blocked. I need to start blocking the mic too

FoArm03 · Answer

I always shut down my laptop or pc before going to bed.

VanniusSella · Answer

Usually, unless I'm doing a long download. I'll let it run if I am.

Elliegirl · Answer

I usually put it in sleep mode

nawtee_me · Answer

yes, it goes off before I go to bed...

UniquelyBasic · Answer

I just buy a new one every day

DonkeyDan · Answer

Always shut it down after use.

lrina · Answer

i just close the lid.

Msputiton · Answer

Depends how lazy I'm being

mstbooblover · Answer

Yes, I shut everything down.

helva · Answer

Usually yes, unless I forgot.

Splatmate22 · Answer

Did shut down my laptop.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I log off of mine before I go to sleep

John_Doesnt · Answer

Yes, always. I take good care of my PC.

DaddyDiablo · Answer

No I honestly keep it on

douride2 · Answer

I turn my pc & my phone off when I go to bed.

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