eli5: Does it matter to a computer how long it’s powered off for? Is one micro-second as good as 5 minutes? If not, why and how long is optimal for it to be powered off for?

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That is the question. I almost never turn off the computer, but sometimes flick it off for just a second or two. Is this bad for it? Does it need rest? Thanks!

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Rule of thumb – 10 secs after if appears completely “dead” that way all electronics are discharged before you press the power on again. Sure you can wait less time but the risks go up that it will not boot clean or there is residual power that could cause a surge on the board.

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