Can leaving a computer plugged in start a fire?

My dad makes me turn off my desktop and unplug it because our house is old and he says it can start a fire.
It’s been making my computer slower and it’s just plain annoying to have to wait for it to start up.
Plus he won’t let me get high speed internet because they have to drill a hole in the wall.

Of course, it’s okay for him to leave the TV on 24 hours a day while he sleeps or goes to the store.

By: Ricky

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