3 ms·An idle Mac doesn't use much power. Why are you turning it off?by 7e 2y agoAn idle Mac doesn't use much power. Why are you turning it off?mort96 2y agoI like to turn my desktop off at night. I don't need a better reason than that.randcraw 2y agoI like my computer to be secure when I'm not using it. Powered down is secure.