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Computer Help and Support

usonian

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2. Some parts of gear are still functional even when you switch them off.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Sun Mar 12, 2023, 07:16 PM

Mar 2023

That's why people say to yank the cord or hit the switch on the power strip when you aren't using them. (to save energy!)
Those parts can get hosed, too, and need a restart by recycling the AC power.

Happened to us on a refrigerator "with no reset button"

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simple trick for naughty computer accessories .sometimes u just have to pull [View all] AllaN01Bear Mar 2023 OP

I usually try with a reboot prior to pulling the plug, TexasTowelie Mar 2023 #1

Some parts of gear are still functional even when you switch them off. usonian Mar 2023 #2