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After using a screensaver for over ten years, I am starting to think about changing the way I save energy with my monitors. I want to get in the habit of shutting my monitors off when I am done using the computer. Right now, I just leave it sit, and after 15 minutes the screensaver comes on, and one hour after that the monitors power off. I think I would use less overall power if I just shut them off when I am done. Of course, I would have to get into the habit, which I think I can do. My question is this:
Is there anything wrong with turning monitors on/off multiple times throughout the day?
@Josh, turning a device on and off causes wear because the electronics expand and contract a little when they heat up and cool off. That can eventually lead to a failure. – Torben Gundtofte-Bruun – 2010-02-25T11:51:09.063
4if you let windows 'turn off' the monitor, it will only go into stand-by and still consuming power. turn it off yourself. – None – 2009-11-06T00:21:15.683
Thanks! I was planning to turn them off manually. I can't wait to see that button get some wear-and-tear. http://brighterplanet.com
– Josh Stodola – 2009-11-06T01:11:17.313speaking of 'wear and tear', i have a Dell flat panel and the silver layer on the power button is gone, instead of a fine green ring i now see a bright green LED, quite annoying, time to do a paint job. :) – None – 2009-11-06T01:35:14.977
if you are going to be going on and off your computer constantly, then I would just let the screensaver run, as turning you monitor on/off all day could eventually cause more damage. – Adam Harte – 2009-11-06T01:40:46.267
@TandemAdam Why does it cause more damage? – Josh Stodola – 2009-11-06T05:39:03.323