Due to the autonomy of Mac many users choose to lower the screen of their laptops and reopen it at the time of needing them, without turning them off, but they stay in a state of rest, something we can also do with other models such as even the Mac Mini.
However, is this good for teams? Or rather, is it harmful to do it in the long run, or can we do it without problem? We are going out of doubt so that you know what happens when leaving it in Rest mode And if we can continue doing it without being afraid.
Suspend a Mac, yes or no?
Well, despite the fact that when a Mac suspends the computer you have to keep the RAM and the battery active to be able to save your information and that once they resume everything remains the same, this is not bad, already a difference from many years ago, your components will not degrade faster. Although they will do so in minimums, they are not appreciable, and the result is worth it.
We will see its advantages and disadvantages, and a final analysis.
Advantages of leaving it suspended:
- Speed to resume: You can use it again instantly, without the need to go through the complete ignition process.
- Low energy consumption: The suspension mode consumes very little battery in laptops and barely electricity in the desktop (hence the new Mac Mini M4 has the button at the bottom, because Apple does not even want to use it).
When to turn it off:
- Important updates: Some system updates require the equipment to turn off and restart.
- Performance problems: If you notice that the MAC is slow or has failures, turning it off can release memory and solve small errors.
- Long period without use: If you do not plan to use the MAC for days or weeks, it is better to turn it off to save energy and preserve the battery (in laptops).
- System maintenance: Restart from time to time helps to clean accumulated processes and resources, so, although it should not be done every day, if you have been extinguished without turning it off, it will not be bad for you to do it.
In summary, no, suspending the MAC is not bad, especially if you do it daily, between use and use, since, as we have just seen, if you go traveling 10 days, it would be good to leave it off, but routinely, it does not suggest any problem, and you can continue to do so without this affecting your life or components, so now that you know, you can be calmer.
And you, are you one of those who suspend your MAC or turn it off every time you use it? The truth is that the speed with which an Apple computer is also surprising, so there would be no problem having to turn it on every time; however, I am one of those who only suspend the MAC, and after 4 years without going out, it is like the first day, so I will continue like this.
