Switch off laptop, or leave it in 'sleep' mode? Had variety of opinions!

[Panfriedstardust]

I have a new laptop and want to do the best by it from the start...I understand a few problems can arise at start up whe nall the files are busy getting themselves in order and shining boots and buttons ready for action.

So is leaving it in sleep mode the answer to avoid these probs or are there bigger draw backs?

tia.

I have always left mine in sleep mode.

Stop wasting electricity, I turn everything off when I'm not using it, no sleep modes, no standby, just off.

Panfried. - you won't avoid these problems but rather you will complicate them as some programs need to be completely closed down and the computer too so that the programs can intiate properly.

Also for optimal battery life, up you do need to drain it and recharge somewhat regularly

As for electricity - closed down and switch off - even that small trickle of power wil add up over time