by kazi on June 1st, 2009

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Do you unplug the power cable when you turn your pc off?

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  • by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on June 2nd, 2009

    8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

    No.

    First off, that would require some architectural re-engineering.

    Second, it would put unnecessary wear and tear on the plug. I say that because I have a physical switch on my power supply that cuts off even the milli-amp output to the MB, and another switch on my (easier to access) power strip.

    Third, I am not such a penny-pincher that the extra $0.50-1.00 on my monthly bill will cause me to have a stroke. Given the amp-draws and the $/kw here, that isn't an issue unless you manage to get some master scare-monger who can exploit the general populace's lack of electrical knowledge.

    Fourth, I waste more energy by not shutting down my PC every time I go take a piss.
    Try this; shut down your PC EVERY time you leave your seat. Grabbing a sandwich? Shut it down. Bathroom break? Shut it down. Need to take out the trash? Shut it down!

    If you *are* one of those people, then are you also a hyper-miler (one of those people who shuts off their engines every chance they get) and/or believe that driving 45 MPH on the freeway saves gas (something I have *proven* false with at least 7 of my last 10 vehicles)?

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  • by Shanel with an S on June 1st, 2009

    Shanel with an S

    sometimes. like if there's a thunderstorm then i'll unplug it b/c for some reason we get blackouts often!

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  • by Zack on June 1st, 2009

    Zack

    No but I do turn off the switch on the back of my computer.

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  • by Cashboxer on June 1st, 2009

    Cashboxer

    I just read a article in PC Mag about things that leach power even when not on. They listed LCD TVs and computers and cable boxes. I forgot all the other stuff listed, but computers were low on the list.

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  • by Rince on June 1st, 2009

    Rince

    Nope, never have and never had any problems :-)

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  • Nope, that's what surge protectors are for, to protect.

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  • by Eddie O. on July 17th, 2009

    Eddie O.

    no

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  • by roadpup2 on June 2nd, 2009

    roadpup2

    I never turn it off.

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  • by CT on June 2nd, 2009

    CT

    No I don't but, I usually always use my laptop and I unplug that when I have finished with it :D

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  • by creamywhip on June 2nd, 2009

    creamywhip

    yes when I left my router and mac on standby after I brought it.over 3 months it doubled my electric bill"shocking". so now I unplug it all if im not using it.I looked up how much electric leaving things on standby uses and it does add up over a period of time.

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  • by Wyn the Doll on June 2nd, 2009

    Wyn the Doll

    nope... I am guilty. But where I lack in one area I excel in others. (I am a recycling professional, almost on the obsessive side)

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  • by THE ROOKIE on June 1st, 2009

    THE ROOKIE

    Yes.

    I always unplug everything, you never now if there is a short some where at may lead to a fire, (wall, power strip, )

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  • by Sunduster on June 1st, 2009

    Sunduster

    No unless your trying to protect it from lightning strikes.

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  • by CousinVinny on June 1st, 2009

    CousinVinny

    No, why should I ?

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  • by Capital J on June 1st, 2009

    Capital J

    no thats just dumb

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  • by Mountain Momma on June 1st, 2009

    Mountain Momma

    Sometimes.

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  • Never. Do you have a surge protector? You shouldn't have to then. Shutting the pc down should suffice.

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  • by Cashboxer on June 1st, 2009

    Cashboxer

    Only when I do a Hard Reboot.

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  • by Isaac on June 1st, 2009

    Isaac

    No, if I did, it would be hard to reach to turn back on tomorrow.

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