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  1. 06-11-2018, 05:47 AM #1
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    Internet radio station - iMac needs to run 24/7
    Hi, everyone ... dumbish newbie question here: I'm launching a new internet radio station, and my (new) iMac will need to run on a 24/7 basis in order to keep feeding it. I've read that some 'sleep' their Mac overnight, for example. Ought I to do this - as (a) I don't want the station to go off air, and (b) I obviously don't want to risk harm to this expensive new iMac by running it continuously.

    Input, please?
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  2. 06-11-2018, 06:42 AM #2
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    I have been leaving all my PC's, macOS and winOS on 24/7 for the last 10 years. Only restart for OS updates, or maintenance/issues. I will have the display shut off after 15 minutes of no mouse movement.
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  3. 06-11-2018, 07:31 AM #3
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    Ditto.

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  4. 06-11-2018, 09:27 AM #4
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    What sort of software do you need to run to feed the station? You might be able to make do with a cheaper machine (perhaps with no screen) to keep your bills low. You can remote desktop into the machine as needed. Dedicating an iMac to this purpose seems overkill IMHO.
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  5. 06-11-2018, 12:59 PM #5
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    +1 for what Raz0rEdge said. A Mac mini, running headless (no monitor) should be able to do the job. You can connect a monitor and keyboard if you ever need to do maintenance/reboot/etc. Unless the station software really needs the full power of an iMac.
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