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Ah, the age-old question of "Which is better for my computer? Turn it off or leave it on when I'm not using it?"

I'll tell you right now you will get conflicting answers depending who you ask, even among professionals.

Basically the initial power surge when you turn your computer on isn't good and produces microscopic wear and tear but leaving your computer on will produce wear and tear as well.

I would say don't excessively or obsessively turn your machine on-and-off, but, other than that, do what you want. Putting a nice UPS between your computer and the power outlet isn't a bad idea either.