Lawrence Klinger pontificated:
> I've also learned that HOW you turn off the computer is also important.
> When I shut it down, I also turn off the power strip that the iMac is
> plugged into. I get the impression that doing this makes
> for a more complete turn off, so that when I boot up the next time, it's
> like starting with a clean slate - the cobwebs are cleared away.
>
> When I turn off the power strip, I hear a "click" when I boot up the next
> time - this doesn't happen if the power stip is still on. Maybe this "click"
> has some connection with clearing out the cobwebs, who knows.
Larry,
That can be a dangerous practice & this is why. If you have a true surge
protector & not just an elaborate extension cord type of power strip, you
are shutting off it's ability to protect from surges when you turn it off.
In other words, the power on the strip is also for the surge protector, not
just the devices you have plugged into it.
I suppose if it's not a true surge protector, then it won't really matter.
However, not having your equipment plugged into a good surge protector (I
prefer APC myself) is also a bad idea.
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