Can i leave to mac on all the time? does any one have issues with speakers or camera not turning on?

this is a thought I have can i leave it on all the time does it reduce the life of the computor or should i turn off daily? Also have an issues when I do tturn t on 2 times out of ten the speaker or camera does not turn on and I have to reboot again. then it works

Apple recommends leaving your computer turned on 24/7 unless you will be away from it for several days. Read the manual that came with your computer and you will find that documentation. It's good practice to put the display to sleep (System Preferences - Energy Saver) when its not being used.

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