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Power Options
Name: dpursell Date: February 11, 2005 at 05:21:03 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: pentium 4 3.0ghz 1g memor
Comment:
Is it ok to leave my computer & monitor on all the time with a screen saver or should I be turning off? For example I have my computer set to check for viruses every night at 3:00 AM.
Name: MR Admin Date: February 11, 2005 at 05:38:45 Pacific
Reply:
yes of cause you can as long as u save your work their shouldnt be any problem
MR Admin hear to help
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Response Number 2
Name: dpursell Date: February 11, 2005 at 05:52:26 Pacific
Reply:
Is it better to use a screen saver or no screen saver and just have the monitor power off automatically?
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Response Number 3
Name: Dr. Zhivago Date: February 11, 2005 at 06:03:49 Pacific
Reply:
"Better" is strictly a matter of personal preference. The screen saver is pretty much an executive toy, like a lava lamp, or an aquarium. The screen on modern monitors won't burn out or form a fixed image as a result of leaving it on all the time. That was the issue when screen savers were invented in the 1970's. If you're concerned about conserving electricity, using a screen saver is better than not using one, and setting your monitor for automatic power down is better still.
I don't think you need to be like me, but I set the screen saver to kick in after 12 minutes of idle time, and then the monitor powers off after 45 minutes without key strokes or mouse movement.
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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser Date: February 11, 2005 at 06:16:52 Pacific
Reply:
I'm with Dr. Zhivago regarding the 12 minutes of idle time and 45 minutes without key strokes or mouse movement.
i_XpUser
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Response Number 5
Name: XpUser Date: February 11, 2005 at 06:36:02 Pacific
Reply:
By the way I like your username Dr. Zhivago - it reminds me of Boris Pasternak novel.
i_XpUser
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Response Number 6
Name: Grimples Date: February 11, 2005 at 12:16:32 Pacific
Reply:
Just turn the MONITOR OFF, it does not have to be left on.
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