turning off computer

[berniecuddles]

having just got my 1st pc how should i turn it off properly. i am on broadband should i log off every time or leave it running?any answers would be of use. thanks all.

[boobesque]

hi, we log off then turn our pc off using the start menu.

if we dont log out of the internet then our pc mucks about for ages before finally turning off!

[commoner]

...Whatever suits you .......I personally turn mine on in the morning and leave it connected until I shut down at night using the Start menu.............I do have Norton Anti Virus and Firewall protection though....commoner

[caramba22242]

I agree.Safer to disconnect from the internet at the end of a session and shut down from the start menu

[alunrw]

Agree with the above, I only connect when i want, never leave it running unless im downloading anything for example, but always have Anti-virus and firewall runing (AVG and Zone alarm) - preference for myself is to switch off overnight (unless again downloading a big file for example) but many people I know leave in standby, so its what you prefer really.
Basically same answer as above.

[ianess]

I put it into hibernate so it shuts down but resumes where you left off, but I always switch the monitor off.