{
  "id": 1202191,
  "title": "Poll: Do you turn your PC off at night?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/poll-do-you-turn-your-pc-off-at-night",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:53:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/poll-do-you-turn-your-pc-off-at-night/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent poll explores the age-old debate over whether to turn off your computer at night. While some argue that constantly powering on your PC puts unnecessary strain on its components, others point out that leaving it on for extended periods can also lead to increased energy consumption and overheating. With modern technology making boot times incredibly quick, there's no longer an excuse to leave your computer running simply to save a few minutes. Ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference and one's willingness to balance convenience with energy efficiency.",
  "summary": "Or leave it on till the morning light?",
  "key_points": [
    "Poll explores turning off PC at night debate",
    "Constantly powering on strains PC components",
    "Modern tech makes boot times quick"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The debate over turning off computers at night highlights a trade-off between convenience and energy efficiency, with personal preference ultimately driving the decision.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}