do you leave your computer switched on 24/7

[memyselfandi]

My PC is only on when I need it but there's a couple of microservers on 24/7 as well as a couple of NASes.

 

[ttaskmaster]

NVM

 

[Tone1979]

What's so smart about them? They're pretty dumb if they cease to function when you change energy suppliers.

you have issues I feel.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Then they need to pay more to encourage them to use less.

That method won't work. Smoking is a classic example.

My server rack containing UPS, router, switch, modem and NAS is continuously on. Items in the rack like PS4, Bluray, AV receiver and sat box are switched on when required.

All other items (minus fridge) are switched off at the wall when not in use. Laptop is either in sleep or off depending on the charge and urgency of use.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Only when mining. Other mining equipment, server and NAS is on 24/7

 

[Omega_]

normally not. Sometimes overnight to install a large game

 

[Rilot]

Microserver runs 24/7 because it manages my downloads overnight (yes, I'm one of the people who still has crappy broadband in 2018 despite living in the middle of Silicon Valley UK)
My main PC is always on but in S3 sleep so that my backup jobs can wake it up.
Shed PC is also usually in S3 sleep.

Actually, don't think many of our devices are ever completely off. Laptops usually just have their lids closed etc.

 

[willhub]

I switch mine off, mainly because it takes about 8 seconds to boot up, and if I shut the laptop down and there are apps left open, they now seem to jump straight up since the last update as if it was standby.

 

[Omega_]

it takes about 8 seconds to boot up

wish i had an ssd or better lol. Takes me like 5 mins to get the pc on. then i gotta wait for all startups to open. all in total its like 10 mins haha

 

[lurkio]

Does anyone actually use the off switch on the PSU, or, like me, do you just shut it down and leave it?

I shutdown PC and hit the wall socket off (PC is on a 4 way, with screen , amp, power supply for USB hub)

 

[willhub]

wish i had an ssd or better lol. Takes me like 5 mins to get the pc on. then i gotta wait for all startups to open. all in total its like 10 mins haha

I still can't believe how quick it is, it's a laptop as well! It's one of the M2 SSD's though.

 

[Omega_]

I still can't believe how quick it is, it's a laptop as well! It's one of the M2 SSD's though.

damn. lucky man

 

[Bluecube]

My server is on 24/7 though I have every power saving option turned on. I don’t turn off my iMac either - I just put it to sleep when I’m finished. Just as well as the power button is in a stupid place!

 

[NMBlack]

Switched off when not in use.....I pay the leccy bills in the household.

 

[Quartz]

Yes, mine's on 24/7 but goes to sleep when I'm not using it.

 

[something daft already!!]

I have a Plex server so it is on 24/7.

 

[LeeUK]

Used to back in the day, torrenting etc. Longest was over 100 days of uptime. I didn't pay for the leccy back then though.

 

[maddness]

main pc is on 24/7 (low power apu setup) other rigs go off when not in use

 

[Begbie]

Only when my leccie was free.

Now. No way. Plus it's in my bedroom, and even though the noise doesn't bother me the daft LEDS do.

No idea why I got a windowd case, I suppose because I got a bargain.

 

[Philtor]

Turn it off after use.