Kyle Hansen wrote: > Reasons to shut down your Mac every night (even though Apple says it's ok so > sleep it): > > 1. It is a waste of electricity. > > 2. If their is a power surge, spike or outage in your area it could damage or > destroy your computer. > > 3. Shutting down and restarting your Mac dumps the memory heaps and resets the > system solving a ton of potential issues. > > 4. A colder computer is a happier computer. Constant heat form even nominal > operation will reduce the longevity of your mac. > > 5. Leaving your Mac on all the time is the equivalent of leaving your car idling > all the time. The tires won't wear, the transmission won't wear, and your > headlights won't burn out, but it's still running.
Kyle, Thanks, never seen a good list like this one..... I knew some of the reasons..... nice to see them all together! -- Alan Miller Underwater Photographer http://home.earthlink.net/~uwphoto/ 6400/200 w/ Sonnet G3/300/1 eBay ID uwphotoer Live each day like it is your last because someday you'll be right. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
