Desktop HP Envy: should I leave computer 24/7?

Can I leave my computer on 24/7 instead of turn off every night?  I mode "Eve" and the power PC and monitor down automatically after 30 minutes, and only I have to click with the mouse to bring back to life when I want to use it.  It seems that if I turn it off completely and then turn it back on every time, it takes time and would be hard on the computer.  On and off, on and off, on and off, does not seem a good idea for me.

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Windows 10 provides automatic updates of your operating system - some updates, in fact, many Windows updates - require that at least the computer be restarted.

In general, assuming that the operating system is healthy, your hardware works as expected, your drivers are up to date and functional, and you run decent security software, with stop on the system is a safe way to manage the computer.

Leaving the computer 'on' all the time can possibly slow performance, too.

When the computer is 'off', it is less likely to suffer damage from power spikes, it is less susceptable to the intrusions of various kinds (viruses, hackers) and the material can last even longer.

Exclusions from this general statement include enterprise systems (example: servers of data) that are built to be run 24/7 in a controlled environment.

You can certainly leave on the computer - in so many things that you should always restart from time to time to allow updates, drivers and programs to install.

Leaving the computer 'on' is a personal choice.

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