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Q Sometimes a day or two can pass without anyone using our desktop computer. Should we leave it on or turn it off? Do we extend the life of the hard drive when the PC is turned off? A There are two ...

Q At work, I am told to turn off my desktop PC at the end of the day. My wife's office tells her to leave her computer on overnight. My former employer said to turn off the monitor but leave the PC on ...