> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dean Kukral
>
> We had this discussion a few months ago.  I will
> summarize some of the points.
>
> Conclusions: leave your pc on while you intend
> to use it (for the day), but turn it off when you are
> done for the day.  Unplug it if you are going away
> for a while and/or if stormy weather is predicted.
> If you are really conservative, unplug it always.
> If you have deep enough pockets, get a UPS,
> which will have some isolation built-in.
>

No one has ever produced conclusive proof that either
theory is correct.

I agree with Dean that you should turn it on in the
morning and turn it off at night.

But I definitely suggest a UPS  My APC unit cost less
than $100US and has a lifetime protection guarantee
for all the attached equipment.

Cheap insurance in my book.

Jim Meagher
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