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Linux gamers: Do you ever occasionally shut down your PC? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 8 months ago by DundasStation@lemmy.ca to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Every night, I put my computer to sleep. But should I be shutting it down every now and then? For example, maybe once a week or once a month?

Just curious to see this question answered from a Linux gamers' perspective.

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[-] Wfh@lemmy.zip 23 points 8 months ago

I see no point in keeping my power hungry monster awake 24/7. I'm in any game less than 3 minutes after a cold boot.

[-] axexrx@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Mines been keeping me warm through the last months of snow storms.

[-] OwOarchist@pawb.social 2 points 8 months ago

Automated backups happen at night.

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