"a desktop computer should have a default state of off" Different strokes for different folks I suppose... but I haven't turned a computer off except in specif

"a desktop computer should have a default state of off" Different strokes for different folks I suppose... but I haven't turned a computer off except in specific circumstances (like I know a power cut is coming, or I'm not going to touch it in months) for years. Before anyone says anything about power usage, I actually attached my computer to a power meter and did the math, and leaving a computer on standby instead of switching it off costs you an extra (in NZ) NZD$3.65 a YEAR. This is because "off" computers still use a bunch of power.. if you're really worried about your computer using up power while you're not using it, pull the plug out of the wall. Otherwise, standby is awesome.