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Should I turn of modem and router when computer is off?
This may sound like a silly question but what are the pros and cons of
leaving a modem and router on 24 hours a day. I turn my computers (two) on in the morning and unless I'm going to be gone for more then half the day, I just leave them on. The modem and router are on 24 hrs. a day. Is it better to turn them off when the computers are off? Will it make them last longer if I turn them off at night when I'm not using the computer? Thanks, Mack -- Mack |
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Should I turn of modem and router when computer is off?
Thimgs with switch usually wear out, you decide what to do.
-- William "Mack" wrote in message ... This may sound like a silly question but what are the pros and cons of leaving a modem and router on 24 hours a day. I turn my computers (two) on in the morning and unless I'm going to be gone for more then half the day, I just leave them on. The modem and router are on 24 hrs. a day. Is it better to turn them off when the computers are off? Will it make them last longer if I turn them off at night when I'm not using the computer? Thanks, Mack -- Mack |
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Should I turn of modem and router when computer is off?
I never turn mine off. Solid state don't like going on and off. (serge).
"Mack" wrote in message ... This may sound like a silly question but what are the pros and cons of leaving a modem and router on 24 hours a day. I turn my computers (two) on in the morning and unless I'm going to be gone for more then half the day, I just leave them on. The modem and router are on 24 hrs. a day. Is it better to turn them off when the computers are off? Will it make them last longer if I turn them off at night when I'm not using the computer? Thanks, Mack -- Mack |
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Should I turn of modem and router when computer is off?
Unless you have problems with excessive electricity consumption, leave the
computers running as well.. "Mack" wrote in message ... This may sound like a silly question but what are the pros and cons of leaving a modem and router on 24 hours a day. I turn my computers (two) on in the morning and unless I'm going to be gone for more then half the day, I just leave them on. The modem and router are on 24 hrs. a day. Is it better to turn them off when the computers are off? Will it make them last longer if I turn them off at night when I'm not using the computer? Thanks, Mack -- Mack |
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Should I turn of modem and router when computer is off?
Ignoring electricity usage, for the moment:
Things with no moving parts (the router and the modem) will almost certainly last longer if turned on all the time (unless their environment gets extremely hot) since they are mainly stressed by on/off cycling. Things with moving parts (HDs and fans in computers) have at least some aspect of their lifespan determined by the wear induced by friction in their bearings, as well as by on/off cycling. For this and fire prevention reasons, I tend to turn my computer off at night or if I am going to be away all day, but not if I am just leaving it for a couple of hours. On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 12:16:28 -0500, "Mike Hall" wrote: Unless you have problems with excessive electricity consumption, leave the computers running as well.. "Mack" wrote in message ... This may sound like a silly question but what are the pros and cons of leaving a modem and router on 24 hours a day. I turn my computers (two) on in the morning and unless I'm going to be gone for more then half the day, I just leave them on. The modem and router are on 24 hrs. a day. Is it better to turn them off when the computers are off? Will it make them last longer if I turn them off at night when I'm not using the computer? Thanks, Mack -- Mack Please respond to the Newsgroup, so that others may benefit from the exchange. Peter R. Fletcher |
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