Quote Originally Posted by JLS View Post

I leave my computer on 24/7 because I read that it causes more stress on a hard drive every time it is turned on and off then just leaving it on. Is that not true?

I suppose it would depend on how many times you start/stop it.

If you were to stop/restart an automobile at every red light, you'd be wasting fuel and starters. On the other hand, leaving it running 24 hours a day would also be rather ridiculous.

So, if your not going to be using your automobile/computer/external hard drive/etc. for a while, powering it down will be easier on the device, your pocketbook and our planet.