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Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 22/02/2021 11:10, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

Ah - thanks for that. Personally. I'd expect to need to enable USB ports
being live at all times, rather than it being the default. Doubt many use
a desktop to charge their phone. ;-)


Very common in offices, mostly while the machine is running (24/7)

It wouldn't matter if the PC is on 24/7. ;-)

The non-technical think it's a charger socket - its only function.
(well, those enamoured by the cool slide-out cup-holder...)

My new laptop - rather pricey too - hasn't got one of those. Or any
'ordinary' UBS. Or rather one via an adaptor. Had to buy extra.

The IT department on the other hand, think it a broken socket & virus
security risk, so use can be disabled in BIOS, windows group policy,
jumpers, disconnecting wires and hot-melt glue!

I did try and get Windows to do what I wanted. No luck. Hardly a surprise.

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