I've tried to search for as many of these questions as I can, so I am sorry if you've already answered these before. If there are other threads you know of that answer my question exactly, feel free to copy and paste the URL as an answer to save time.

1) Because I only have my computer on when I am using it, I sometimes miss deadlines. However, I have found that if I continue to let it run until it finishes, sometimes 2 days after the deadline, I still get credit for it despite the fact that the computer keeps urging me to abort the task. I learned through reading the other FAQs that the leftover work goes to "reliable" hosts. If I see that a deadline is approaching (90%+), I will leave my computer on to finish it. How much time after the deadline do I have before the work is passed to someone else? Is it better to abort it at the deadline and let someone else finish it or finish it myself?

2) Does the grid operate in the standby mode?

3) I read the thread (http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewthread?thread=11332) on viewing checkpoints saved in the BOINC folder. Like the example picture in the thread, mine will show the last checkpoint time for all of the checkpoints. Is there a way to see when the checkpoint before that was saved so I can get an idea of what the time intervals between saves are?

4) I want to make sure I am maximizing the work my computer does, since I only have it on when I am using it. I have a Core Duo (1.66GHz). I've messed around with the preferences, so that it uses more hard drive space than the default. I am not sure how much I can dedicate to Boinc w/o it slowing down whatever programs I am using. I only use my computer for the internet and Microsoft Office and occasionally movies, but never any games. What preferences setting would you suggest I set?

Thanks so much for your help!