----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Glazier <[log in to unmask]> > > I don't think there is an easy answer that can be easily proven. > Rick Glazier > That's basically what I said at the beginning of this discussion. <grin> No one has ever devised a test to actually measure the wear and tear on a system for one that is left on OR for one that is switched off. Which puts this issue into the realm of personal opinion and/or preference. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Harvey Segal" <[log in to unmask]> > I have read that it is preferable to keep your PC running > all the time rather than switching it on or off several times > a day: The PCBUILD web site always needs good submissions. If you would like to contribute to the website, send any hardware tech tips or hardware reviews to: [log in to unmask]