I am wondering it is OK to leave my PC plugged in all of the time or not. I will shut it down still, just leave it plugged in, so I just press the power switch on the tower to turn it on. Your advice please.
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Also I have an old Windows XP Laptop for backup/occasional use etc.
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Since we really do not suffer from much lightning here in this country I would not be too bothered about leaving it plugged in.
I leave mine running 24/7 but others will disagree with me for sure.
Steve
I'm with you. Mind we also get the little flicky switch on the socket!
Mine only ever gets un-plugged when going on a fortnights holiday. Which is never it seems. No. No. Keep your sympathy!