Is it better to turn off tower when not in use for the computer.

[Enthusiast]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #133 "Computer Health", question 5

Experienced computer operators know that a good chair ......... to their bodies.

(a) adapts
(b) adepts
(c) adheres
(d) adopts

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #133 "Computer Health", answer 5

Experienced computer operators know that a good chair adapts to their bodies.

Correct answer: (a) adapts
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Is it better to turn off tower when not in use for the computer.

Enthusiast

[Yankee]

I have been told that it is better for the PC if you just leave it on. That's the rumor I've heard. But I'm an English teacher -- not a PC specialist.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[lost_soul]

Hi, Amy

Yes, you're quite right about that. I heard that frequent turning-ons/offs can ruin your computer's circuits whereas continuous being-on is not that destructive
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Alex

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