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Linux gamers: Do you ever occasionally shut down your PC? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 13 hours 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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[–] mereo@piefed.ca 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

I put my desktop and laptop to sleep when I'm not home when I'm sleeping.