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Computer on standby does use up electricity, probaby around 5 watts. Computer peripherals also consume electricity when they are on standby. It is a good idea to use a smart strip, which automatically cuts off power supply to peripherals when you turn off your computer or put it on standby. It will help you save electricity and money.
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∙ 14y agoLong answer: Turning the computer on and off all the time is hard on the hard drive CPU and power supply. It has to power up and all the time. Stand by mode puts the computer in a low power mode but keeps it running were its not hard on the CPU and hard drive when you turn it back on. My computers are never off unless I'm going away for longer then a week since i won't be using them. Its better for the computer to keep on as long as its in a cool place not in direct sun light and has air going though it. you want to open it up if you have dogs and cats at least every 3 to 4 months to blow out the dust and hair that it will suck up in the fans. and you don't want to use a vacuum a can of air works fine. To do that you do need to shut of the computer.
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What components run when computer in standby power?
When you computer is put into standby the computer is switched to a low power state... The memory within the computer is that holds the controlled windows state is volatile, which means that only anything is stored in RAM when there is a current passing through. So when the computer is in standby the RAM is active, the CPU is active and so is the hard drive... All of these devices are powered down dramatically.
What is a standby text?
a standby text, would be something you make up , lets say your away from your computer on msn and yous on "standbye", make something up like "i am at the store" etc
What gives electricity to the computer?
electricity gives display to the computer
How do you make electricity into the computer?
A computer operates by working with pulses of electrical energy. Depending on the voltage of the pulse, it represents either a zero or a one. Electricity is also need to spin the disc drives.
What does stand by mean on a computer?
stand by, ( on a computer ) means that they are working or improving the site. it will say please stand by. stand by on a phone or anything else, mean please wait, but in a more adult - like, and more formal. :)
Give examples of waste when using equipment?
A example of waste when using equipment in the office is when most employees will leave the computer on standby all night. How ever even though it is on standby it is still using electricity and this is waste and they can easily just shut down
How much electrcity can you save by using Standby instead of shutting your computer off at night?
You don't save money when TV/Laptop, PC is on Standby both when it is turned on or Standby you save no Electricity.
What is phantom electricicty?
When you use standby mode on any electric appliances, the "phantom" steals the electricity because standby mode still uses electricity.
Rather than standbye does it save energy by turning off the computer from the switch?
yes it does, because the computer will still use a small amount of electricity while on standby mode
involves reducing the electricity consumed & environmental waste generated when using a computer?
green computing
Will a downloading process of a file from internet goes on even when you turn the computer on standby mode?
Putting your computer in standby mode suspends all process on your computer, so no.
Does standby save electric?
No, it wastes battery but doesn't waste gas.
When would you use a standby generator?
You would use a standby generator as a back up electricity source when there are outages of electric power. Business such as factories and also offices would have a standby generator in place.
What waste can you burn to create electricity?
Food waste can create electricity.
Why does your computer go in to standby if the standby button is pressed but not after 5 minutes of inactivity as you have it set?
because computers need to be worked on
Can technology save money?
Technology can indeed save money. An electricity monitor is a good example. It is able to tell you how much electricity a given appliance is using. When used with a computer monitor, it will be able to tell you how much electricity you are saving by powering the monitor off completely instead of leaving it on standby. When you save electricity, you save money.
What is standby on the computer?
Stand-by on a computer is like a button to put it to sleep like an iPod.
