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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Leave the computer off for 10-20 seconds so that all the components inside get the chance to lose the power they have, since some parts can stay on for a couple of second. After that it doesn’t matter if you leave it off for 10 seconds or a year.

Also keep in mind that this doesn’t just apply to computers, all electronics do this to dinner extent, so if you want to be sure, give them a few seconds before plugging them back in.

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