Is it safe to keep ac adapter plugged into notebook all the time?

I have been consistently using a Pavilion DV6-1230 US notebook for 5 years almost always with the ac adapter plugged in. I have replaced the battery once. I was told yesterday that this is not a good idea because it can lead to a shorter battery life and hardware issues. We are buying a new computer and want to know what is the recommended practice for using ac power with a notebook. Is always connected OK? Or do we shut the computer down at the end of the day? Should the power plug be removed from the outlet?  Appreciate suggestions and recommendations on best practice in this case.

Hi: It is not a good idea to leave the power cord connected with the battery in the PC continuously. You should disconnect the power source at least once a month even if you don't move the notebook, run the notebook as needed, and let the battery drain down until you get the low battery warning. Then charge it back up. Here is a helpful HP guide for prolonging battery life... http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01297640

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