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

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 ...

A There are two issues involved: power consumption and component wear. On both counts, I think it's better to leave your computer on. Computers don't require much energy, particularly when they're ...

Leaving your PC on 24/7 only costs around $15 extra per year on a high-end system, and even less for lower-power machines. Productivity gains from leaving your PC on outweigh the potential cost ...

When’s the last time you actually turned your computer off instead of putting it to sleep? I’m not sure I have since the ’90s—that is, until a few weeks ago. Now I turn it off every night, and it’s ...

Your computer’s display will turn off automatically when the system goes into the idle state to save some of your precious battery life and power. But if you are not a fan of that feature, check this ...

Whether it’s your computer or a mile-long train, the No. 1 way to fix tech problems hasn’t changed in years: Try turning it off and on again. A reboot is a no-duh solution, which is why your IT ...

Windows updates can be like dentist appointments for some people — you know they're important, but on the other hand, you're going to do everything to put them off, or get out of it altogether.