tdTrX@lemmy.ml to Linux@lemmy.mlEnglish · 3 days agoHow to have external/internal HDD spin down when not in use ?message-squaremessage-square15linkfedilinkarrow-up131arrow-down11file-text
arrow-up130arrow-down1message-squareHow to have external/internal HDD spin down when not in use ?tdTrX@lemmy.ml to Linux@lemmy.mlEnglish · 3 days agomessage-square15linkfedilinkfile-text
minus-squarethingsiplay@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up4·2 days agoThis is what I would think instinctively too, but still asked as I did not know if my instincts are correct. It’s like starting and stopping the car engine on every traffic light…
minus-squareCort@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 days agoNah engines are fine since they don’t have enough time to cool down at a stop light. The oil mostly stays put over that short amount of time.
This is what I would think instinctively too, but still asked as I did not know if my instincts are correct. It’s like starting and stopping the car engine on every traffic light…
Nah engines are fine since they don’t have enough time to cool down at a stop light. The oil mostly stays put over that short amount of time.