leave it on so we can get access to your shared files.

 

when you wake up, turn the pc on. Before you go to bed at nite, turn it off.

 

I read a report on CNN indicating that the hardware nowadays can sustain the amount of stress that's placed onto a computer when it's switched on and off.

I still keep mine on though Much easier to jump on and off whenever I want.

 

I doubt he's running shares on a standalone system. Wouldn't you have something better to do anyway... like polish your car or something?

 

I was told that the power consumption of a monitor and cpu is equal to a 100 watt light bulb??? so, power costs will go up.

However, I schedule all my virus checker, norton stuff and updates, for the week hours of the morning when I am fast asleep so as I am not interrupted during the times I am on the computer.

 

Check out this page on PC energy consumption.

http://198.147.238.24/energy_solutions/res...fice&sector=All