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By Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide to Wireless / Networking since 1999

Should Your Computer Network Be Powered Off When Not In Use?

Friday August 26, 2005
| Reference | Many home networks are set up with "always on" Internet access. Once set up, you might feel it's best to leave your network running 24 hours a day, even when you aren't using it. Convenient, yes. Yet all things considered, it's maybe not the best idea. Consult this article to decide whether turning off your network is a smart move sometimes.
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