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Linux gamers: Do you ever occasionally shut down your PC? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 month 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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[–] Zeddex@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Yes I always shutdown my laptop/desktop. They boot so quickly I see no need to use sleep. The only time I use sleep is when I'm streaming with Sunshine but half the time WOL doesn't work anyway. 🤷‍♂️

My Windows work laptop on the other hand...

I can fly to Costa Rica, get some coffee beans, fly back home, grind those beans, make a fresh espresso, and then maybe it will have finished booting from shutdown.