Is It Better to Shut Down Your PC Every Night or Leave It On?

You can leave your PC in sleep mode and it’ll be just fine. Some people even use hibernate mode to save power, which is great when you aren't using it for a while. But really, whichever you choose is okay!

Honestly, it takes hardly any time to boot up in the morning—less than a minute. Leaving it on overnight doesn’t really make any sense unless there's something specific you need to keep running. I've worked from home forever and I only leave my machines on for uploads or backups, otherwise, I just restart to keep everything running smoothly.

I've been in the habit of leaving my PC on for months without problems. But honestly, with SSDs nowadays, booting up is super quick, often faster than my monitor waking up. So, leaving it on just increases your electricity bill. A lot of folks say it might be better to avoid thermal cycling, but I think it just comes down to your energy usage.

I leave mine on 24/7 and have for over 20 years without any issues. But I know others who prefer turning it off at night, claiming it's better. To be honest, as long as you’re not turning it on and off too much, you should be fine! Restarting occasionally can help keep your system running well.

Any machine has a lifespan in terms of hours of use, and you’re just using them while you sleep if you leave it on. Sure, some like to keep it on for convenience, but I turn mine off if I'm away for more than an hour to save energy.