Some clarification: I have an external HDD that gets it power from the USB port. Even if I turn of the computer, the HDD won't shut down, because there's power-off charging on that port. This is my only USB3 port, so using an other port is not an option.
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How often should a car's synthetic oil be changed? A: Synthetic car oil needs to be changed after 10,000 to 20,000 miles, depending on the climate and driving distances. The recommended non-synthetic oil change is every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, synthetic oils, which cost nearly twice as much as conventional oils, require less time between changes because of their ability to withstand high temperature levels.