Q. Just a few weeks ago I bought my first computer; therefore, I am a real dummy on computer procedures. So I am confused about conflicting statements on turning off the computer. One person says ...

Q: Should I turn off my computer every night or leave it on? A: Although this may seem like a simple question, the answer for each person will be different depending upon how often you use the ...

If you use your computer for a short period every day, turning it off when you’re done probably makes sense. For just about everyone else, it can get more complicated.

Q. I've heard that frequently turning my computer on and off can hurt the performance of internal parts. But I don't want to leave it on all the time either and waste power. What's the best course ...

Turning off a computer for the 16 hours of the day it is unused results in just a third of the available time when the system could be contaminated — and ensures that any problems would occur ...

I have a computer that hasn’t been turned off in two years, and I’ve never had a problem. On the other hand, it is possible to harm your computer by turning it on and off several times a day.

Mr. Chen says that the person who developed "I am ready to turn off the computer" is unknown, but the reason for the implementation is said to be in Windows NT released before Windows 95.

If you don’t plan to use your computer for at least two hours, though, it is recommended that you turn it off completely. At the very least, try to remember to turn the computer completely off ...

How to Turn Off Computer Updates. Malicious software that infects your business computer may delete important project data or steal sensitive information. If your computer runs the Windows ...

Please tell us if we should leave our computer on all day, or turn it off when we don't need it and on only when we do? What takes more electricity?