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New Mac mini. Is it safe to leave your Mac mini on all the time ?
Mac mini, is it ok to leave your Mac mini on all the time?
headlessmike
macrumors 6502a
May 16, 2017
1,408
Yes, it's fine. It'll eventually reboot for updates if allowed to. But there's nothing forcing you to turn it off. Putting it to sleep works well as an alternative to fully powering it down when not in use, much like an iPhone or iPad.
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Basic75
Thanks for the fast replyYes, it's fine. It'll eventually reboot for updates if allowed to. But there's nothing forcing you to turn it off. Putting it to sleep works well as an alternative to fully powering it down when not in use, much like an iPhone or iPad.
Yes, it's OK.
I've kept my Mac Studio on 24/7/365 since I got it over a year ago and have experienced no untoward effects from doing so. It wakes every morning at 3 AM to do a CCC backup then goes back to sleep. Instantaneous on whenever I need to use it during the day. No spinning platter to spin up (slowing down startup) or wear out bearings. Sweet.
I've kept my Mac Studio on 24/7/365 since I got it over a year ago and have experienced no untoward effects from doing so. It wakes every morning at 3 AM to do a CCC backup then goes back to sleep. Instantaneous on whenever I need to use it during the day. No spinning platter to spin up (slowing down startup) or wear out bearings. Sweet.
I've been restarting mine every two weeks or so for the last 11 years...
bearcatrp
macrumors 68000
Sep 24, 2008
1,720
Boon Docks USA
It’s fine to leave it on. I reboot mine once a month. I don’t let apple install updates automatically. Just let me know when available.
FrancoisC
macrumors 6502a
Jan 27, 2009
Montreal, Qc
Depending on where you live, having a good surge protector might be a good idea!
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