Is it ok to turn off the power strip when i am done using the computer? & does it save much on electricity?

Question

Is it ok to turn off the power strip when i am done using the computer? & does it save much on electricity?

Answer 1

Yes, assuming you first shut down the computer's operating system.  The MOV (metal oxide varistor) used as a surge protector dissipates around 1/2 watt.  Your peripherals are probably in standby mode, so they are still drawing power.  Doing this would probably save up to 10 watts, or 88 kilowatt hours per year, costing around US $10.

Answer 2

i dunno

Answer 3

yes it does

Answer 4

yeah!

i do that too!

just make sure you shut your computer down BEFORE you turn off the power strip or you risk loosing stuff!