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Flannelling by IT man? Can anyone advise the difference between a computer in 'sleep' and 'shut down'

Marianne72

Ive used the same IT man for years to repair and replace various computers. But lately as I learn more, I wonder if I'm being flannelled. £60 for brief advice today seems a lot which is why I am beginning to wonder if I am being stupid! Can anyone please advise, the difference between a computer in 'sleep mode' and 'shut down.' Is it ok to leave a laptop plugged in all the time or does it wear the battery out? Is it best to shut down all the time or can I 'sleep' it most of the time. Advice would be appreciated. 

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  • try ChatGPT that will give you an answer for free.

    Sleep is low power and quick restart - when shutdown is power off (well the computer clock on the motherboard still runs) and when you turn on its a full boot of the OS so will take longer.

    I've had no issue leaving laptops plugged in myself - if you use only the laptop screen then on battery usually (setting dependant) it will be less bright than when plugged in.  I dont use my laptop screen instead use 4k monitors . 

    Does it damage the battery I guess running on battery occasionally and allowing a decent discharge say down to 20% wouldnt hurt and perhaps may help the battery, they generally only have so many charging cycles in them - and I've found (my daughters laptop at uni) as she was plugging in thenn using battery often it lasted around 3 years - whereas my laptop batteries last longer when plugged in all the time - that's just my observation

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  • try ChatGPT that will give you an answer for free.

    Sleep is low power and quick restart - when shutdown is power off (well the computer clock on the motherboard still runs) and when you turn on its a full boot of the OS so will take longer.

    I've had no issue leaving laptops plugged in myself - if you use only the laptop screen then on battery usually (setting dependant) it will be less bright than when plugged in.  I dont use my laptop screen instead use 4k monitors . 

    Does it damage the battery I guess running on battery occasionally and allowing a decent discharge say down to 20% wouldnt hurt and perhaps may help the battery, they generally only have so many charging cycles in them - and I've found (my daughters laptop at uni) as she was plugging in thenn using battery often it lasted around 3 years - whereas my laptop batteries last longer when plugged in all the time - that's just my observation

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