Tue Jun 14 23:46:25 EDT 2011 Brian Walters wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:45 -0400, "Ann Sanfedele" <annsan at nyc.rr.com> > wrote: > > Ive got a dell dimension running WIndoze XP - the cable modem I have > > now doesn't have a switch on it to merely disconnect it from the > > net... > > > > > > Is there away to toggle back and forth with a keystroke combination or a > > place in the control panel to mouse off and on? John has already described that procedure. I suspect, physically plugging/unplugging power source (at the modem or at the wall) or the network cable might be easier. > I dunno, but I doubt it. > > It seems more and more PC peripherals are lacking an on/off switch. > Both my scanner and wireless router require the plug-pull method to turn > them off. Some time ago I went looking for a small on/off switch that > could be inserted between the peripheral and the power cord. Maybe they > exist but I could find such a beast. > > > > Cheers > > Brian Brian, The simplest and the most abundant is a power-strip. IKEA and some dollar stores in the US have them for $1-3. But I am sure you know about that option. Also, home-improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes in the US have some sort of "smart" switches that plug in between a power plug and the outlet; those allow one or more fancy functions: time programming, remote control (with a remote control device or even clapping), etc) I don't remember, but I think I saw one that was just a simple switch. And just in case, - GFCI power outlets can be used for the same functionality, - as they have the switch button. HTH, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
