DerekVallintine Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I am going on vacation for 3 weeks and I am wondering what to do with my computer. Right now I have it set to go to sleep at 11pm and wake up at 7am. Should I leave it this way or should I switch it off? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Unless you plan to connect to your Mac while you're away, the very least I would do is disable your network connection as a security precaution - but there are people who think I'm paranoid (does not matter to me)..... I disconnect mine from the power outlet too so a lightning strike can't fry it - happened to me once, so now I'm paranoid about that too... Regards Lionel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I do the same. I don't think it's paranoid - paranoia is irrational fear - just sensible precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Unless you plan remote use the least to do is close down any network usage - personally I'd give my Mac a holiday too and switch off and disconnect from mains power - surges and lightning are rare - but why even chance it? You've nothing to gain and everything to lose...... Have a great time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilpatrick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 iMac? My experience is that every time I've left mine to do sleepytime, it has actually gone on holiday itself and needed a full restart on return. It is much safer to turn off and I even disconnect all the mains connections, transformers (which keep running even when the device is OFF) for HDs, etc. Just about the only risk you run with any equipment including things like TVs, battery chargers, routers etc is fire. Fire nearly always starts in the power supply/rectifier/transformer if it's not going to actually happen on a motherboard. I disconnect all of these if going away for any period. I take my laptop, and I synchronise my email, which is the main thing that builds up. When I turn the main machine on, it will show any email I've flagged, and I can delete all the rest. I use iCloud to store writing and other stuff and retrieve that when the main box is fired up again. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I would also shut it off, if you don't plan to access it from remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekVallintine Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks everyone for replying...I will switch it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Park Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Interesting DerekVallintine, you appear to have my images showing under your name! Perhaps Alamy would sort this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, definitely shut the whole system down. Surges, lightening - you name them, they'll damage your processor(s) or start a fire. But even when shut down, I also leave the power plug connected with the mains on. This prevents a run-down of the back-up internal battery that powers the clock (and in theory a re-boot). When the battery runs out, I think they're quite pricy to replace. At least, that's what I've always been lead to believe Bon voyage! Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kennedy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Power off, unplug it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have my computer connected through a backup power source to prevent the computer from shutting down when power is unexpectedly lost. I shut the backup power supply off when I'm away for a period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yep, definitely shut the whole system down. Surges, lightening - you name them, they'll damage your processor(s) or start a fire. But even when shut down, I also leave the power plug connected with the mains on. This prevents a run-down of the back-up internal battery that powers the clock (and in theory a re-boot). When the battery runs out, I think they're quite pricy to replace. At least, that's what I've always been lead to believe Bon voyage! Richard. The CMOS batteries in all my computers have been non- rechargeable lithium, fiddly but replaceable for a few quid. They last quite a few years. But agreed, if you leave it plugged in and the CMOS is flat, it won't matter, but all it does is forget the time usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekVallintine Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Once again thanks everyone for your info....I am off the England for 3 weeks...to get my accent back!!!!! If our paths cross in the U.K I will buy you a pint. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The acid test for your accent should be at the greengrocer, "My I have a half pound of tomatoes, please?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Better to practice that much under-used phrase, "Never mind the tomatoes, ask that photographer what he's drinking." Richard. (Always in town). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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