Story: The Great PC Debates: Five Niggling Issues That Drive Users Nuts

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000
The Great PC Debates

Jesse Berst, Editorial Director
ZDNet AnchorDesk

We don't talk presidential politics around the office much. Nobody agrees on any of the candidates. And nobody sees much hope in changing anyone else's mind. Trouble is, we get tired of debating what to have for lunch. So we turn to tech topics.

We don't have to turn far. Right in front of each us -- and you -- is a device deceptively controversial. Loaded with right vs. wrong. What is it? Your computer. Don't believe me? Let's talk basic PC maintenance. I think you'll be surprised.

SHOULD YOU TURN OFF YOUR PC AT NIGHT?
Absolutely not, according to ZDNet Tech Director Jon DeKeles, who says turning it back on causes a power supply spike that could introduce damaging high voltage into your system. But news ace Liz Enbysk points to the growing number of home PC users who typically have little if any security -- and are fast becoming the No. 1 target of online vandals. Vandals can't get in if your PC is powered off. Click for more.